Veterinary Assistant at North Main Animal Clinic

North Main Animal Clinic•Dayton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

North Main Animal Clinic serves Dayton, Ohio, and the surrounding area, providing veterinary care for dogs, cats, reptiles, small mammals, pocket pets, furbearing animals, and birds. The practice focuses on diagnostics and surgery and uses laser therapy and ultrasound in treatment plans. The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment. The role includes monitoring hospitalized pets, maintaining inventory, preparing prescriptions, performing routine in-house laboratory work, educating clients about veterinary care and procedures, and assisting with surgical procedures. The assistant also helps with outpatient exams, sample collection and testing, radiographs, animal handling, medication and treatment administration, cleaning, and communication with clients and the practice team.

Requirements

Ability to work weekends as required.
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Nice To Haves

Previous veterinary experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
Assist with outpatient exams by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor their vital signs during surgery.
Collect blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs according to proper safety procedures.
Handle and restrain animals during examinations.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas, and restock exam rooms with supplies.
Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
Interact warmly, courteously, and professionally with clients, and show compassion and care in interactions with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
Monitor hospitalized pets, maintain inventory, prepare prescriptions, perform routine in-house laboratory work, educate clients, and assist with surgical procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.