Clinic Veterinary Assistant, Westland

Michigan Humane Society-posted 12 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Westland, MI
101-250 employees
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Michigan Humane is a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to improving and saving lives through compassionate care, community engagement, and advocacy for animals. For over 140 years, Michigan Humane has been providing compassionate care and advocacy for animals in need, including rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services. With a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers, Michigan Humane works tirelessly to protect and advocate for the animals and families within our communities. The Clinic Veterinary Assistant is responsible for providing veterinarians and LVTs with direct support. The Clinic Veterinary Assistant uses various technical and nursing skills to treat outpatient and hospitalized animals while providing support to the clients and the community.

  • Instruct clients and provide client education concerning such health care topics as proper nutrition, dental procedures, medicating pets, preventative health programs, and follow up care. Fill, label and document prescriptions, administer medications, bandaging and other treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Greet clients and lead them to exam rooms, doing technician appointments, retrieve and document accurate medical history of patients.
  • Place intravenous catheters, administer and monitor fluid administration, and phlebotomy.
  • Place microchips, administer vaccines and select controlled substances while under veterinary supervision.
  • Assist in surgery, including monitoring of anesthetics, preparation of patient and necessary surgical equipment, and maintaining required logs in surgery, lab, x-rays and other areas as required.
  • Oversee recovery of patient and maintenance of surgery equipment, supplies, packs, etc.
  • Handles and positions animals for radiological examination making proper selection of x-ray technique. Develop and properly identify the radiograph.
  • Collect, prepare and perform various lab tests on feces, urine, blood, skin care, and body fluids; possess full knowledge of all lab maintenance and procedures.
  • Perform routine procedures such as nail trims, ear cleaning, bathing and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Assist other medical staff who are performing Humane euthanasia.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • May be trained externally or internally to perform the duties and functions listed above.
  • Licensed in the State of Michigan preferred.
  • Previous experience in a veterinary clinic setting preferred.
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Account
  • Opportunities for professional development, growth, and continuing education
  • A positive and collaborative work environment
  • Work-life balance and flexible working hours (compressed work schedule option!)
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Human & Pet Bereavement
  • Clinic discounts to up to 75% off services for your own pet(s)
  • Relaxed dress code
  • Wellness program with professional counseling services available to employees
  • Animal food discount
  • Free or discounted adoption fees to adopt a new friend.
  • Sabbatical Policy
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Yearly performance reviews & employee engagement surveys
  • Student Loan Relief Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
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