Senior Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Works under the general direction of the Veterinary Medical Director or Animal Shelter Veterinarian to train and oversee Veterinary Assistants. Reviews inventory and prepare orders needed clinic supplies. Prepares animals scheduled for surgery. Assists Veterinarian with surgical and anesthetic procedures for sheltered animals. Assists with general duties in the operating room during surgery. Administers oral and injectable medications, monitoring anesthesia and recovery. Changes bandages and collects diagnostic samples such as heartworm and parvovirus tests, fecal floats, and skin scrapes. Obtains x-ray images of animals. Fills medical prescriptions. Records accurate information about the animal including writing clear and concise medical notes, checking vitals and temperatures, administers vaccinations, draws blood and performs fecal examinations. Cleans and bathes animals as directed. Assists in the training of new personnel by answering questions, demonstrating techniques in the clinic, and sharing knowledge of departmental policies. Participates in morning rounds with shelter to ensure all pets have a clear pathway. Cleans kennels, cages, and pens where animals are housed as needed. Performs humane euthanasia. Feeds, waters, and medicates animals. Maintains the cleanliness of clinic using designated cleaning equipment and chemicals. Communicates with pet parents /foster parents directly as needed.
Requirements
- Training and oversight of Veterinary Assistants
- Inventory review and supply ordering
- Animal preparation for surgery
- Assistance with surgical and anesthetic procedures
- Monitoring anesthesia and recovery
- Wound care (changing bandages)
- Diagnostic sample collection
- Radiology (obtaining x-ray images)
- Prescription fulfillment
- Accurate medical record keeping
- Vital sign monitoring
- Vaccination administration
- Blood draws
- Fecal examinations
- Animal hygiene (cleaning and bathing)
- Training new personnel
- Animal housing maintenance (cleaning kennels, cages, pens)
- Humane euthanasia
- Animal care (feeding, watering, medicating)
- Clinic sanitation
- Client communication (pet parents/foster parents)
Responsibilities
- Train and oversee Veterinary Assistants
- Review inventory and prepare orders for clinic supplies
- Prepare animals for surgery
- Assist Veterinarian with surgical and anesthetic procedures
- Assist with general duties in the operating room during surgery
- Administer oral and injectable medications, monitoring anesthesia and recovery
- Change bandages
- Collect diagnostic samples (heartworm and parvovirus tests, fecal floats, skin scrapes)
- Obtain x-ray images of animals
- Fill medical prescriptions
- Record accurate animal information, including medical notes, vitals, and temperatures
- Administer vaccinations
- Draw blood
- Perform fecal examinations
- Clean and bathe animals
- Assist in training new personnel
- Participate in morning rounds to ensure clear pathways for pets
- Clean kennels, cages, and pens
- Perform humane euthanasia
- Feed, water, and medicate animals
- Maintain clinic cleanliness
- Communicate with pet parents/foster parents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
