What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center?
Full-time
Dayshift - No Weekends
Flexible Schedule
Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center (Sirius Vet) is the first of its kind in the Omaha, Lincoln, and Council Bluffs metro area. We are a cutting-edge veterinary practice committed to delivering outstanding care to beloved pets. As a referral-only clinic, we specialize in orthopedic procedures designed to restore comfort, mobility, and overall health for small animals.
Position Summary: The Veterinary Hospital Assistant supports all departments by using all available resources, learned skills, and communication skills to provide great patient care. A veterinary hospital assistant is well-versed in the basic responsibilities of all departments. They are to help and assist with appointments, exams, surgical procedures, or recovery. This individual possesses the ability to remain versatile, and positive, and be a part of a strong team. The Veterinary Hospital Assistant supports the Doctor's Assistant during all patient appointments. The Veterinary Hospital Assistant will provide pre-and post-operative care to help ensure a positive outcome for all surgical patients.
Essential Functions:
General
- Participate in end-of-day closing duties
- Attend staff meetings
- Perform additional duties as instructed by the floor supervisors and management team
- Participate in Morning/end-of-day rounds as available
- Communicate inventory needs to appropriate personnel by updating the Want List via Google Sheets
- Assist CCRs with cleaning exam rooms (wiping tables, chairs, sweeping, trash, etc.)
- Assist DAs with filling medications for IN-HOUSE patients
- Assist DAs with rechecking appointments and consults as needed.
ICU Patient Care
- Provide exceptional care to all patients on a surgical day.
- Effectively communicate with team members and relay pertinent information regarding patient status.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
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Assist with the appointment staff when needed and if time allows
- Bandage changes
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Perform any rehabilitation/physical therapy treatments when needed
- Ice
- Cold compression sleeve
- Passive range of motion
- Cold laser therapy
- Feeding/watering of patients and ensuring appropriate diet is followed
- Help prepare patients for discharge by utilizing the discharge checklist on the patient folder.
- Walk discharged patients out to pet owners if discharge technician is not available
- Assist with housekeeping duties, walking patients, cleaning kennels/runs etc.
Surgical Floor
- Carry out all orders and directions from the DVM or LVT promptly
- Hold and restrain animals safely during exams and treatments
- Prepare patients for surgery by clipping and performing a dirty scrub prior to moving into the OR
- Maintain a clean and sterile work environment in the OR
- Assist LVTs with post-operative nursing care of all patients
Sterile Processing
- Knowledge of proper sterilization techniques and circumstances that could compromise the sterility of equipment (storage techniques, wet packs, proper wrapping, etc)
- Responsible for proper setup and organization of surgical tools and implants in all surgical packs
- Ensure that surgical equipment turnover is swift and that the required tools are available when needed
- Clean and sterilize tools before use in surgery or treatment areas
- Pack and prepare surgical packs for surgery using resources provided during training to avoid errors
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Communicate necessary changes to surgical packs when necessary
Knowledge & Skills:
- Interest in surgery
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Knowledge of equipment preparation and sterilization techniques
- Knowledge of commonly performed orthopedic procedures
- Knowledge of animal behavior
- Reliable and organized
