Veterinary Assistant at Crawfordsville Family Vet

Crawfordsville Family Vet•Crawfordsville, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment at Crawfordsville Family Vet, a full-service, AAHA-accredited veterinary clinic with advanced technology and modern veterinary therapies. The role includes monitoring hospitalized pets, maintaining inventory, preparing prescriptions, performing routine in-house laboratory work, educating clients about veterinary care and procedures, and assisting with surgical procedures. The assistant helps with outpatient exams, surgery preparation and monitoring, sample collection and testing, radiographs, animal handling, and administering or monitoring medications and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion. The role also involves maintaining clean and stocked exam, treatment, laboratory, and public areas; caring for medical equipment; and communicating professionally and compassionately with clients and the practice team.

Requirements

Ability to work weekends as required.
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Nice To Haves

Previous veterinary experience.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
Assist with outpatient exams by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor their vital signs during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs while following proper safety procedures.
Handle and restrain animals during examinations.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
Interact with clients warmly, courteously, and professionally, and provide compassionate care to patients.
Perform other duties as assigned.