Veterinary Assistant, Erie, Pennsylvania

Suveto•Erie, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client service.

Requirements

Proficiency in patient husbandry (cleanliness, nutrition, bedding, physical therapy, exercise, comfort, support).
Ability to perform assistant-level assessments (pain scoring, vital signs).
Skill in administering treatments as directed (e.g., oral medications).
Legible documentation in patient medical records.
Experience assisting with patient handling, diagnostic setup, nursing care, and patient admission/discharge.
Capability to assist with emergency procedures (triage, transport, CPR).
Ability to transport patients within and in/out of the hospital.
Experience cleaning surgical and medical equipment, sterilizing instruments, and cleaning surgical suites.
Proficiency in performing basic in-house laboratory tests (snap tests, pcv/ts, urine sg, running analyzers).
Ability to complete laboratory forms and file lab reports.
Strong communication skills with doctors and technicians regarding patient status.
Ability to provide aftercare for patients according to owner wishes.
Skill in communicating patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
Knowledge of OSHA and hospital policies.
Ability to maintain clean, organized, and restocked areas.
Accurate and legible documentation of patient medical records.

Responsibilities

Provide, monitor, and document all husbandry requirements for patients such as cleanliness, nutrition, necessary and appropriate bedding, physical therapy, exercise, comfort and support.
Perform assistant level assessments such as pain scoring or vital signs, treatments ordered veterinarian or directed by technician such as oral meds, document observations legibly in patient medical records.
Assist with patient handling, diagnostic test/imaging set up, nursing care and admit/discharge of patients as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician.
Assist with emergency department procedures as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician such as support for patient triage, transport of patient and CPR assistance.
Transport patients within the hospital and into/out of the hospital.
Assist with cleaning surgical & other medical equipment, packing/sterilizing instruments, properly cleaning surgical suites.
Perform basic in-house laboratory tests such as snap tests, pcv/ts, urine sg, running analyzers, set up of other tests as deemed appropriate by veterinarian or technician, complete forms for laboratory, file lab reports and clean-up laboratory area.
Communicate with doctors and technicians regarding patient status, trends, or concerns.
Provide after care for patients according to owner wishes.
Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
Follow all OSHA and hospital policies, keep all areas clean, organized, and restocked.
Document legibly and keep accurate patient medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.