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About The Position

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Ability to perform in-house laboratory procedures, including fecal analysis, urinalysis, and microbiology.
• Knowledge of animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in surgical preparation and assistance, including the ability to administer and monitor anesthesia.
• Ability to perform venipuncture on a variety of animals.
• Must be able to swim.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, walk the park, and run if necessary.
• Must have the mental and physical capacity to perform the job requirements.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned, as well as evenings.
• Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and InfoPath.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary assistant certification or license preferred.
• Ability to analyze bird and reptile blood is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain the professional appearance of the veterinary clinic and surrounding outdoor areas, including sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, and removing dust and cobwebs.
• Answer phones and assist veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and trainers as requested, including filling prescriptions when requested.
• Administer oral, intramuscular, or subcutaneous medications and other treatments as required.
• Assist with preparing animals for treatments and procedures.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and keep other hospital equipment in proper working order.
• Safely perform radiographs using stationary or portable x-ray units and maintain records of settings in logs.
• Process laboratory specimens in-house and maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the laboratory.
• Report animal health issues to the veterinarian and Vet Clinic Supervisor.
• Maintain drug cabinets and kits, restocking supplies and monitoring expiration dates.
• Enter pertinent treatment or observation data for animals into the computer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.