Veterinary Assistant

Innovetive Petcare•Huntington, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant! Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and even future management positions! This practice is a 24-hour location with a lot going on throughout the day as well as the night. Not only will you build relationships with the animals, but you’ll also form lasting connections with our clients. We are in need of two full-time workers. Candidates must be available to work Saturdays.

Requirements

Able to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable handling animals of all species and sizes
Knowledge of different animal medications
Ability to build strong relationships with clients and peers
Solid computer skills
Organized
Works well with others
Able to follow directions
Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Neat, clean, and adheres to WHAH uniform
Individuals with extreme willingness to learn, and with great love for animals
1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience
Must be able to stand, lift, and do work duties for a minimum of 8 hours
Lifting of large boxes, dog food, and a variety of canine and feline species up to 50 lbs.
Ability to write neatly, communicate well with others, attend staff meetings, and adhere to training programs
Own transportation

Responsibilities

Caring for special needs borders such as diabetics, geriatrics, epileptics, etc.
Restraining a variety of canine, feline, and exotic species for the doctors and technicians
Cleaning (Sweeping, Mopping, cages, dishes, garbage, surgical site, dental Suite, etc.)
Administering oral medications
Documentation of general well-being of in-hospital patients and boarders
Assisting with Er protocol, ensuring ER table is prepared for crashing patients
Preparing surgical material in coordination with the surgical handbook (ensure materials are sterilized and prepared for procedures)
Assisting LVTs with TPRs & blood pressures.
examining incisions for cleanliness and closure
Triaging emergency appointments in coordination with the ER doctor on-premises.
Capturing various types of radiographs including but not limited to the thorax and abdominal views