Veterinary Exam Assistant, AVES

Ethos Veterinary Health•Austin, TX

4d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Exam Assistants are required to assist the practitioners and Licensed Veterinary Technicians to the fullest possible extent, to help improve the quality of care given to the patients of Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center and to aid in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail. This position requires flexibility to assist in many areas while timely managing major responsibilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience in a veterinary setting required.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
Professional, dependable, and calm under pressure.
Ability to multitask with a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Computer literacy with willingness to learn software systems (e.g., EzyVet, Smart Flow).
Proficiency in administrative tasks, documentation, and computer programs (Microsoft Office).
Laboratory science fundamentals, including test purposes and result interpretation.
Familiarity with veterinary clinic operations and confidentiality standards.
Professional appearance and adherence to hospital dress code.
Must be able to submit to drug screening as part of a drug-free workplace policy.
Culture builders—team players eager to promote trust, collaboration, and a positive work environment.
Adaptability—individuals willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best patient and client experience.
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Animal Technology or related field preferred.
Certification (RVT, CVT, LVT, CVA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Technicians and Doctors with exams by setting up for and cleaning up between each patient.
Enter charges, notes, and estimates for exams and rechecks as directed by the Technician or Doctor.
Assist with restraint and follow all safety protocols set in place.
Assist Technicians with patient care. This includes, but is not limited to: patient restraint, vitals, etc.
Assist Technicians when transporting patients to MRI/CT or procedure, radiology or recovery. Help with moving the patient and attaching monitors to the patient.
Assist doctors in exam rooms by escorting clients to exam rooms, obtaining patient’s history from clients and recording it on patient’s medical record, obtaining and recording patient’s temperature and weight, assist doctor with patient’s examination.
Assist with ultrasounds if needed
Assist with patient treatments as directed by your Tech lead
Help with end of day duties.
Check PPE for damage. Radiograph gowns, thyroid shields and gloves yearly.
Assist in keeping patients clean and dry at all times
Clean the radiology suite (between patients and daily cleaning of the floor, and areas around the table, shelve, and computer). Hair should be vacuumed from behind the radiology table weekly at a minimum.
Clean CT suite. Vacuum around and under CT machine and table weekly at a minimum.
Help Technicians and Doctors with outpatients or patients being discharged. This may include patient restraint, assisting with bandage changes, checking hygiene of a patient before it leaves or assisting clients with a patient.
Perform clinical laboratory procedures such as PCV, TP, Azostix and blood chemistries utilizing Idexx analyzers. Urine samples for laboratory analysis and submitting samples to Antech Lab. Prepare samples for shipment to off site laboratories and prepare all laboratory request forms. Maintain file of lab test results and ensure patient records have test results recorded in them.
Convey information in an accurate and professional way
Recognize the limits of your knowledge. If you are not absolutely confident that you know the answer to a client’s question, do not answer it. Ask another staff member for help.
Make notes in patient files or the computer record of all relevant phone or in-person conversations with clients. Initial all entries.
Help maintain anesthesia machines and monitors.
Access digital radiographs utilizing Qlink software.
Operate portable and stationery digital radiography units.
Accurately record, maintain and review medical records by recording daily treatment plans (including nights, weekends and holidays), all diagnostics, patient progress notes and recording services or goods on the medical record with attached fees for invoicing.
Communicate patient status to doctors, other Technicians, and clients.
Collect blood and urine samples for laboratory analysis, prepare all laboratory request forms, and submit samples to Antech Lab.
Report all service and maintenance issues on all equipment in Internal Medicine, Surgery, ICU, kennel and pharmacy including but not limited to: Idexx chemistry machines, oxygen/environmental cage and heated cages to the Tech Lead/ Supervisor.
Assist other PCP’s when necessary.
Prepare for next days treatments by restocking supplies in Surgery, Pharmacy, or any other area of the hospital that is needed.
Prepare patients for discharge, being especially careful to ensure that patients being discharged are well-groomed and in a medically appropriate state.
Maintain cleanliness and order in all areas of the hospital.
Perform daily and weekly cleaning duties.
Assist with inventory; inform inventory manager as needed about items that need to be ordered, unpack boxes of medical supplies, check packing list and expiration dates, rotate stock and store.