Veterinary Assistant

Carolina Veterinary Specialists Greensboro•Greensboro, NC

4d•$17 - $17

About The Position

At Guilford-Jamestown Veterinary Hospital , our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy. Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care. We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you. Position Overview The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Requirements

Patient triage and assessment
Monitoring vital signs (TPR, BP, ECG, pulse oximetry)
Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
Blood draws and laboratory sample preparation
In-house laboratory diagnostics (CBC, chemistry, UA, cytology, fecals, SNAP tests)
Surgical preparation and sterile technique
Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
Calculating drug dosages and CRI rates
Administering medications (IM, SQ, IV, PO)
Fluid therapy management
Radiology positioning and radiation safety compliance
Dental prophylaxis and charting
Wound care and bandaging
Emergency support
CPR and crash cart management
Isolation protocols
Microscope interpretation
Cytology slide preparation
Fecal flotation and direct smear analysis
Urinalysis (dip, sediment, refractometer)
IDEXX / in-house analyzer operation
Quality control and machine maintenance
Fear-Free handling techniques
Safe animal restraint
Geriatric, pediatric, and fractious patient care
Monitoring hospitalized patients
Prescription filling and labeling
Controlled substance handling (DEA compliance)
Inventory and expiration monitoring
Vaccine preparation and documentation
Compounding assistance
Electronic medical record documentation
Appointment flow management
OSHA and safety compliance
Infection control procedures
Sterilization and autoclave monitoring
Equipment calibration and maintenance
Client education and discharge instruction
Consent form explanation
Compassionate end-of-life support
Clear communication with DVMs and support staff
Training and mentoring junior staff
Profeciency blood draws and IV catherters
Patient risk assessment
Anesthesia induction protocols
Endotracheal intubation and cuff management
Securing ET tubes and leak testing
Oxygen flow and vaporizer setting verification
Pre-oxygenation procedures
Review of pre-op bloodwork and diagnostics
Verification of fasting status and consent forms
Accurate weight and drug calculation verification
Placement of IV catheters and fluid lines
Premedication administration and monitoring
Preparation of anesthesia and emergency drugs
Continuous ECG monitoring and arrhythmia recognition
Blood pressure monitoring (Doppler & oscillometric)
Pulse oximetry interpretation (SpO₂)
Capnography monitoring (ETCO₂)
Temperature monitoring and thermal support
Respiratory rate and tidal volume assessment
Depth of anesthesia evaluation (jaw tone, palpebral reflex, eye position)
CRI monitoring and infusion pump management
Fluid rate management
Pain assessment and analgesic support
Recognition and intervention of anesthetic complications: Hypotension Bradycardia / tachycardia Hypoventilation Hypoxemia Arrhythmias Hyperthermia / hypothermia Prolonged recoveries
Anesthetic emergency response protocols
Crash cart organization and usage
CPR and ventilation support
Drug calculation under emergency conditions
Rapid IV access and fluid bolus management
Extubation readiness assessment
Continuous recovery monitoring
Pain scoring and analgesia administration
Incision site monitoring
Body temperature stabilization
Monitoring for post-op complications (aspiration, bleeding, dysphoria, hypotension)
Client discharge education and recovery instructions

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to all patients
Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
Calm and soothe anxious patients
Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Maintain accurate medical records
Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)