Veterinary Assistant

ATLANTA HUMANE SOCIETY AND SOCIETY•Atlanta, GA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Assistant with Remedy supports our veterinarians by performing a variety of animal health care duties, providing quality patient and client care in accordance with our organizational mission, goals, and management philosophy. We are seeking a community-focused individual with effective communication abilities in addition to strong technical skills. Remedy’s veterinary services include examinations, vaccinations, basic diagnostics, and treatment. Additional services include nail clipping, ear cleaning, and microchipping.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; must possess conversational and written English
Must understand disease transmission and take proper measures to assure disease vectors are kept to a minimum
Ability to read animal body language and handle animals accordingly
Ability to administer injections, perform venipuncture, and take vital signs of animal
Ability to administer treatments/medications intravenously, orally, intramuscularly, and subcutaneously
Ability to properly restrain animals, including fractious pets, for examination and treatment
A desire to work with animals and people
Strong customer service approach and demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships across multiple departments and job functions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability communicate effectively with the public, fellow employees
A team-oriented and collaborative approach to work
Lifelong learner with desire to share knowledge with others
Humane handling of animals
Proficient in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite, email, Internet, and database management software to efficiently accomplish work
Physical efforts that require standing, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, and lifting, pulling, or pushing up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation, and ability to work in a noisy environment
Reliable, punctual attendance required
Must maintain a professional appearance; scrubs are to be worn at all times
Minimum of one year's experience in veterinary medicine; general knowledge of animal welfare
High school diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

Assist in restraint of animals, perform physical examinations, give vaccinations, and take blood
Under the supervision and direction of the attending veterinarian, administer oral, topical and injectable (SQ, IM & IV) medications
Perform ear cleanings, nail trims, and anal gland expressions
Perform and analyze fecal samples, skin and ear cytology
Enter appropriate medical and communication notes in practice management software
Filling prescriptions
Performing routine laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging
Maintain safe and sanitary areas for animals
Handle animals in a humane manner according to established safety policies and procedure
Educate pet owners on proper animal health care and discharge instructions
Assist with surgical procedures (prepare surgical suite, drug calculations, pre-medication, catheter placement, induction, intubation, prep and scrub surgical field, monitor anesthesia, recover animals, sterilize instruments)
Report concerns and seek assistance from management for situations that require immediate problem-solving
Interact with other departments as needed to accomplish hospital tasks
Provide compassionate and patient care to both pets and people
Maintain safe and sanitary conditions to include safe handling of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment in compliance with safety and SDS rules