Veterinary Assistant, Furever Family

Suveto • East Moline, IL

3d

About The Position

The Veterinary Assistant provides support to veterinarians and veterinary technicians in various areas of the hospital while delivering professional, efficient client service. The role assists with patient husbandry, assessments, treatments, handling, nursing care, diagnostic procedures, and patient admissions and discharges. It also supports emergency procedures, laboratory work, equipment and surgical-suite cleaning, and accurate patient recordkeeping. The assistant communicates patient status and concerns to appropriate personnel and follows OSHA and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide, monitor, and document patient husbandry, including cleanliness, nutrition, bedding, physical therapy, exercise, comfort, and support.
• Perform assistant-level assessments, such as pain scoring and vital signs, and administer treatments ordered by a veterinarian or directed by a veterinary technician, such as oral medications.
• Document observations legibly in patient medical records.
• Assist with patient handling, diagnostic test and imaging setup, nursing care, and patient admissions and discharges as directed by a veterinarian or veterinary technician.
• Assist with emergency department procedures, including patient triage support, patient transport, and CPR assistance, as directed by a veterinarian or veterinary technician.
• Transport patients within the hospital and into or out of the hospital.
• Clean surgical and other medical equipment, pack and sterilize instruments, and clean surgical suites.
• Perform basic in-house laboratory tests, including snap tests, PCV/TS, urine specific gravity, and analyzer testing; set up other tests as directed; complete laboratory forms; file laboratory reports; and clean the laboratory area.
• Communicate with doctors and technicians about patient status, trends, and concerns.
• Provide aftercare for patients according to owner wishes.
• Communicate patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Follow OSHA and hospital policies; keep areas clean, organized, and restocked.
• Maintain legible and accurate patient medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide professional and efficient client service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed