Veterinary Assistant, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Ethos Veterinary Health•Houston, TX

18d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

It is the responsibility of the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Veterinary Assistant to provide quality and compassionate care to all GCVS patients. This position requires a dependable, high-energy person who can handle multiple tasks at one time as well as a high stress, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High School diploma is required, Associate's degree (A. A.) is preferred; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education / experience.
1-2 years of veterinary experience
Adapts positively to the ever-changing healthcare environment by supporting technology and process changes.
Must possess excellent listening and interpersonal skills and problem-solving methods.
Must be able to work varying hours as required. The DI service operates between 7:30am and 6:30pm every day of the week.
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Nice To Haves

Licensed Veterinary Technician not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport animals to and from other areas of GCVS, including ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients
Basic mechanical understanding to facilitate routine maintenance of Rehab Equipment
Assist in general maintenance of equipment and clinic, including needs specific to the underwater treadmill: daily water quality checks and chemical additions as needed, weekly draining/refilling of water storage tank
Complete routine cleaning of rehab clinic as needed to maintain a safe and clean work environment, including animal excrement and mopping wet floors
Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency
Assist in maintenance and basic repairs of Rehabilitation equipment
Stocking and cleaning the Rehab clinic as needed
Clean/dry/fold laundry (primarily towels and pillow cases) for the clinic’s use
Washing dishes
General Janitorial Duties as assigned
Complete routine cleaning of rehab clinic as needed to maintain a safe and clean work environment, including animal excrement and mopping wet floors
Moving of boxes, equipment or furniture as needed
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning lists as assigned
Restraint of canines and felines for therapy treatments while keeping yourself and others around you safe. Able to lift 100 pounds from floor to waist height infrequently, 25-50 pounds frequently with particular emphasis on canines.
Handle and lift animals to provide therapy treatments.
Typing on a computer keyboard
Documenting client communications, treatments and patient responses in the patient records using correct medical terminology legibly in patient records.
Performing general function of the phone system
Monitor all alerts as indicated by the veterinarian
Monitor patients receiving treatments for any adverse or unusual reactions, bringing any issues to the attention of the supervising therapist
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions for treatment plans and interventions
Supervise animals staying in the Rehabilitation kennels and provide basic care as needed, including walking dogs outside to void, cleaning runs and cages, feeding dogs, and monitoring for problems
Walking boarders and stable patients at their designated times
General Animal Husbandry Duties as assigned
Cleaning kennels and cages as patients leave the hospital
Maintain cleanliness and disinfection in all runs and kennels