What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant - Ophthalmology position at Memphis Veterinary Specialists & Emergency?
Summary
Perform triage for patients presenting on emergency and providing nursing care to critically ill patients. Assist clinicians with performing advanced technical skills and proficient in critical thinking to provide the highest level of care for critically ill patients.
Examples of Work
Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description. These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.
- Assist in providing clinical support to the faculty in the delivery of ECC care services for companion animals.
- Proficient in IV Catheter placement as well as fluid sample collection.
- Able to assist in CPR as well as provide critical nursing care to post arrest patients.
- Provide restraint of patients without risk to patient, self, and others.
- Possess the ability to observe patients and recognize subtle changes in status.
- Perform physical exams on veterinary patients.
- Able to utilize monitoring equipment and recognize trends in EKG, BP, CO2, Spo2.
- Properly perform medical treatments on hospitalized patients including administering PO, IM, Sub Q and IV medications.
- Assist with advanced clinical procedures including pericardiocentesis, thoracocentesis and blood product administration.
- Strong skillset in: medical terminology, medical math and CRI administration.
- Able to perform triage by obtaining medically necessary information from clients and assessing patient status in an efficient and professional manner.
- Able to take diagnostic quality abdominal and chest radiographic films on patients.
- Able to perform in house diagnostics including microscopy, chemistry and urinalysis at an advanced level.
- Able to check in a client after hours, enter charges, process payments, retrieve previous medical history.
- Able to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Participates in CE for the purpose of personal development and development of a critical care mindset.
Education and Experience
Credentialed veterinary technician or equivalent experience. *Equivalent experience is equal to 3 years general practice experience or 2 years' experience in specialty or emergency practice.
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