Shelter Medicine, Exam Room Assistant

Maryland SPCA•Baltimore, MD

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Shelter Medicine Veterinary Assistant assists the exam team in all aspects of the intake exams, patient care, emergency care, and daily cleaning for our shelter pets. Assistants are expected to be able to work in a fast-paced team environment, using safe animal handling practice with a focus on low stress techniques. They will follow directives and protocols created and approved by our Chief Veterinarian of Shelter Medicine. Assistants will be responsible for cleaning animals and administrative areas to keep up with disease management standards.

Requirements

Experience as a Veterinarian Assistant, experience in an animal shelter medical setting preferred.
Experience and ability to demonstrate safe animal restraint.
Ability to evaluate problems accurately while displaying good, sound judgment when working with the technician staff and under emotional stress.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and be self-motivated.
Possess a high level of professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and be a team player.
Skilled in utilizing computer software including Microsoft Office Programs, Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Committed to and enthusiastic about the mission, programs, and services of the Maryland SPCA.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with all aspects of the patient exams.
Prepare vaccinations, treatments and diagnostics by following approved protocols and notifying veterinary staff of anything abnormal.
Handle and restrain a wide variety of animals safely and effectively in a humane manner with an emphasis on fear free or low stress techniques.
Clean and care for shelter pets daily needs by following protocols with an emphasis on disease management.
Use Personal Protection Equipment when necessary, according to our disease management protocols.
Accurately collect & prepare specimens as well as paperwork for sending to an external laboratory.
Assist with radiographs.
Aid in an animal emergency.
Accurately record information into our shelter database.
Maintain clean and organized exam rooms and administration areas in the exam department.
Clearly and positively communicate with team members, managers, volunteers, and clients.
Assisting with ensuring that pets are moving towards outcomes with a focus on length of stay.
Complete all tasks as assigned by management