Surgery Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Join the Humane Society of Huron Valley's mission to improve the lives of animals in need by becoming our Surgery Veterinary Assistant! As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, we're committed to providing compassionate care to animals in our community. As a Surgery Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in our animal welfare efforts by assisting our skilled veterinary team in providing surgical care to animals in need. From routine spay and neuter surgeries to more complex procedures, you'll be part of a team that ensures the health and well-being of our animals. In addition to your surgical duties, you'll also have the opportunity to assist with post-operative care, administer medications, and provide general support to our veterinary team. Your hard work and dedication will directly contribute to the well-being of the animals in our care. At the Humane Society of Huron Valley, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member's contributions are valued. We're proud of the meaningful work we do in the community and the positive impact we have on the lives of animals. If you're passionate about animal welfare and want to make a difference in the lives of animals in need, we encourage you to apply for our Surgery Veterinary Assistant position today! Join our team and be part of the change you want to see in the world.
Requirements
- May be licensed by the State of Michigan, or considered a veterinary assistant as trained by the veterinary technician or veterinarians.
- Animal handling experience is required.
- Must be an energetic and caring individual with excellent communication skills; a quick but accurate and safety-focused pace; and a calm demeanor even when in the face of duress.
- Must also have great organizational skills and ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Follow and understand the Humane Alliance guidelines for safe and efficient high-quality high-volume, spay/neuter procedures.
Responsibilities
- Preparing animals for surgery, maintaining a necessary fast-paced flow of surgeries, and monitoring animals during recovery from surgery, all with a detailed approach to patient safety.
- Running bloodwork, maintaining clinic equipment including blood machines, autoclave, and anesthetic equipment.
- Organizing and maintaining the surgery log, calculating drug doses, preparing animals for surgery, and monitoring anesthesia during surgery.
- Providing support to the veterinarian/surgeon, including taking radiographs, animal restraint, cytology, fecal floats, dispensing vaccines and medications as directed.
- Transporting anesthetized animals in preparation for or following surgery.
- Opening and closing the clinic prep area, cages, and blood machines. Cleaning surgical instruments and making surgical packs. General cleaning and maintenance of the area.
- Discussing health and surgery related issues with clients as directed by the veterinarian.
- Entering data from all surgeries correctly, completely and in a timely manner.
- Assisting with other anesthesia-related, but non-surgical procedures as directed.
- Attending clinic and all staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned, including answering phone, educating clients, and clinic support as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
