Vet Assistant

Community Veterinary Partners•Union, NJ

2d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Our veterinary assistant's assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with office visits, interacts closely with clients, and helps maintain the hospital facility, keeping it neat and clean. They also need to have a knowledge of vaccine protocols, preventatives, and excellent history taking skills.

Requirements

One year of experience as a veterinary assistant or technician preferred.
Sense of caring for animals
Able to lift approximately 50 pounds
Able to walk dogs of up to 130 pounds
Work on their feet all day
Read and understand English

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Idexx CornerStone

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care for pets.
Performs all duties in accordance with government regulations and hospital policies and procedures.
Be knowledgeable in areas of vaccines, blood tests, fecal and urine collection.
Administer vaccines
Restrain pets for veterinarians and technicians
Assist in the taking of x-rays
Monitor and collect urine and fecal samples as needed
Monitor, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized/boarded pets
Dispense medication as ordered
Ability to clearly communicate with clients the wishes of the veterinarian.
Assist in educating clients on various aspects of animal care
Understands usage and dosage for commonly used prescription drugs including heartworm preventative and prescription flea control products and can readily explain them to clients.
Clean cages, exam rooms, treatment room
Help maintain reception area in a neat and sanitary condition
Provide clean bedding, water and litter pans for pets
Take incoming pets to appropriate areas
Retrieve pets that are being discharged
Work with electronic medical records and document professionally. Knowledge of Idexx CornerStone is a plus
Do laundry
Wash and sanitize pet dishes
Assists other staff members as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.