Veterinary Assistant

Animal Samaritans Society•Thousand Palms, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Samaritans, an animal welfare organization committed to improving the lives of animals and people, is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our staff. Under the general direction of our Practice Manager, as well as working alongside and under the direction of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, the Veterinary Assistant performs veterinary tasks along with client service functions.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Knowledge of computers and relevant software.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
Dependable attendance is required.
Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds
Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.

Nice To Haves

Some college level course work desirable.
Certifications, Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
Veterinary software familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a brief examination of external body, ask pertinent medical questions regarding medical history.
Create a surgical template; Record all exam and surgical information in template. (Drugs administration and surgery times).
Assess in-take form; compare against surgical template entered; make revisions as authorized and needed.
Take vital signs of animal including temperature, pulse and respiration.
Communicate clearly and effectively with all surgery staff.
Make necessary additions to the patient record as is necessary and conveyed by the surgery staff.
Enter any additional charges/ notes that may have accrued during the surgery period. (pregnancy, in-heat and medication prescribed etc.)
Convey additional charges information; record in the patient pop-up window.
Keep accurate account of inventory in surgery prep room (syringes, needles e-collars etc.) Provide a summary of all items in need of order to floor supervisor.
Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and packs.
Maintain and utilization surgical equipment.
Surgery rechecks with attending veterinarian.
Administers and prepare vaccines according to our vaccine protocol.
Monitor pets under anesthesia.
Assist veterinarian in medical procedures using proper restraint.
Assist veterinarian in medical procedures using proper aseptic technique.
Assist surgery veterinarian in exam rooms.
Prepares patient medications (two staff members must sign and check off all medication)
Complete ear cleaning and nail trims.
Maintain and use medical equipment such and autoclave etc.
Monitors animal’s vital signs before and after surgery.
Maintain pharmacy records, and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal and heartworm test logs.
Clean work areas
Follow doctors protocol at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned including covering front desk and working in scheduling department.