Veterinary Attendant - Radiation Therapy Oncology Service
About The Position
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, day shift position in the Oncology Service for a Veterinary Attendant. The role is responsible for the care of inpatients and requires compassion, excellent communication skills, and empathy when dealing with patients and clients. The Attendant will provide assistance in the examination room with outpatients and in-patient procedures, animal restraint for radiation therapy and chemotherapy administration, and assist with the management of animals admitted to the hospital. The Attendant supports veterinarians and technicians in the oncology area, radiation therapy, and other hospital areas as needed. The position requires knowledge of animal handling skills and the ability to communicate veterinary-specific clinical information orally and in writing to clients and staff.
Requirements
- Love of animals
- At least 6 months of current professional animal handling experience in the Animal Care industry
- Knowledge of animal handling skills
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing veterinary specific clinical information regarding services to our clients and other hospital staff
- Ability to interact with all staff members and clients in a positive and dynamic manner
Nice To Haves
- Compassion
- Excellent communication skills
- Empathy dealing with patients and clients
Responsibilities
- Providing assistance in the examination room with outpatients and in-patient procedures
- Animal restraint for radiation therapy and chemotherapy administration
- Assisting with management of animals admitted to the hospital
- Assisting the veterinarian and technicians in the oncology area, radiation therapy and in any other area of the hospital as needed
- Interacting with all staff members and clients in a positive and dynamic manner
- Providing assistance and advice following hospital policies and procedure
- Communicating veterinary specific clinical information regarding services to our clients and other hospital staff
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 403(b) retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Sick and vacation time
- Uniforms
- Employee discounts for pet health care
- Employee discounts for pet food
- Free onsite employee parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
