Veterinary Assistant - SS Small Animal Internal Medicine

University of Georgia • Athens, GA

58d • Onsite

About The Position

The Small animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant will provide animal care via feed, water, walk, transport, restrain, groom. Stocking of area and supplies, maintain clinical records, assure facility cleanliness. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Assist senior veterinary staff with animal care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Properly handle and restrain various species of animals
• Understanding of basic animal health terminology
• Effective communication skills
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.
• Wear all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles etc.
• Work with wound care equipment, cleaning solutions, and other materials to prevent infections.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in handling animals in a patient care setting.

Responsibilities

• Patient Management: manages all aspects of the patient's treatment and assisting Licensed Veterinary Technicians in nursing care. This includes, but is not limited to, physical examinations, phlebotomy and sample collection needs, all medication and fluid administration, and crucial thinking for all aspects of case management. Informs attending clinician on any needs, changes or decomposition of the patient's condition in an informed and timely manner. Provide intermediate animal care to patients: walk, water, feed, transport, restrain, groom. Lifting up to 50 lbs. or above.
• Maintains clinical records via written chart recording and input of charges into proprietary software database.
• Stock supplies of cleaning products and patient care equipment. Ensure facility cleanliness with the use of mop, broom, chemical cleaning supplies to sanitize cages and cleaning the floor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees