What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at MyOHR?
Job Description
Job Description
The Veterinary Assistant works full time, 5 days a week, working open to close. Veterinary Assistants are expected to come to work excited and help patients get the care they need.
Job Duties and Responsibilities :
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to physically interact with both cats and dogs.
- Ability to reliably commute to the clinic in Union City.
- Ability to work weekend shifts (Saturdays).
- Comprehend and understand medical records.
- Conduct treatment on clients, including but not limited to vaccines, ear cleanings, nail trims, anal gland expressions, bloodwork, etc.
- Discharge patients with correct medication instructions.
- Facilitate housekeeping duties in clinic, such as cleaning exam rooms, taking out the trash and recycling, cleaning kennels, etc.
- Gather history from owners and relay prognosis to Doctor and record in medical records.
- Know proper restraint techniques of animals.
- Prepare equipment for the following business day at close, such as sterilizing dental and surgical equipment, wrapping surgical pack, etc.
- Prepare medications correctly for clients.
- Present treatment plans to owners and explain the treatment.
- Record weight and physical exams including temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, etc.
Required Qualifications :