What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist position at Mt. Washington Animal Clinic?
Job Purpose:
Enriching peoples lives thru healthy loving pets.
Duties:
* Determines animal requirements by discussing with pet owner; reviewing care plans and records; completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
* Cares for animals by collecting samples; preparing medications, drugs, and vaccines; bandaging and wrapping wounds.
* Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments; securing and bringing animals to examination room; restraining animals; providing assistance as directed; explaining animal's status to owner.
* Supports operations by assembling required supplies and instruments; setting-up surgery table instruments; restraining animals; assisting with completing local/regional anesthesia; operating and monitoring anesthetic machines; hooking-up ECG monitors; preparing surgical site; placing catheters; obtaining blood gases; cleaning-up post-surgical site; maintaining sterile conditions; obtaining and verifying medications.
* Maintains animals by feeding and watering animals; cleaning animals' rooms, cages, and equipment; changing cages; observing for clinical signs.
* Maintains safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments; sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas; storing sterile supplies; verifying shelf life; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
* Maintains animal records by documenting animal conditions, reactions, and changes; updating database.
* Maintains equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining equipment supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
* Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; letting the appropriate person know when supplies need to be ordered.
*Client communication; answer phones; make appointments; give pet care suggestions.
Work Perks:
*Quarterly BONUSES offered!!!!
*Employee pet discounts
*Flexible schedules
Skills/Qualifications:
Experience preferred but not required.
Must have had your completed series of the COVID 19 vaccine.
Knowledge of Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Documentation Skills, Analyzing Information , Clinical Skills, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Use of Medical Technologies, Attention to Detail, Patience, Verbal Communication
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14