Veterinary Assistant Thompsonville Veterinary Clinic

Thompsonville Veterinary Clinic•Thompsonville, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Thompsonville Veterinary Clinic is a full-service mixed animal clinic that welcomes patients in need of routine medical checkups, routine surgery, and preventative care. Our whole staff have years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. We also offer a variety of services for your large animal needs, including vaccinations, dewormers, Veterinary Feed Directives, and farm calls. The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures. Both full and part-time opportunities available. This position will also be cross-trained in Customer Service Representative duties.

Requirements

Ability to work on 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 PPE
Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Nice To Haves

Previous veterinary experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
Any other duties as assigned.