Vet Tech Assistant $26.00/HR

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain professional appearance of Vet Clinic and surrounding outdoor areas including sweeping and mopping of all areas, emptying trash, dust and cobweb removal, etc.
• Answer phones, assist veterinarians/Vet technicians, or fill Rx’s as requested, and assist with any trainer concerns
• Administer treatments such as oral, IM or SQ medications as required
• Absorb and sterilize surgical instruments and maintain other hospital equipment in proper working order
• Perform radiographs using stationary or portables x-ray units in a safe manner; maintain records of settings in logs
• Process laboratory specimens in house and maintain cleanliness and appearance of the laboratory
• Report all animal health issues to Veterinarian and Vet Clinic Supervisor
• Maintain drug cabinets and kits, restocking as needed and monitoring expirations
• Enter pertinent treatment or observation data in computer for appropriate animals
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience as a veterinary assistant, certification or license preferred
• Must be able to perform minimum in house laboratory procedures such as fecals, urinalysis and microbiology; ability to analyze bird and reptile blood desired but not required
• Knowledge of animal restraint techniques required
• Proficiency in surgical preparation and assistance and have ability to administer and monitor anesthesia
• Must be able to perform venipuncture on a variety of animals
• Must be able to swim
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
• Must be able to walk the park and run if necessary
• Must have mental and physical capacities to perform requirements of the job
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned
• Must be proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InfoPath, etc.)
• Must possess a valid drivers license

Working Conditions

• Work is both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Lighting is both natural and artificial.
• Will require close contact with all species of animals at the park both in the clinic and in animal enclosures, including pools or tanks.
• Equipment used includes office equipment, computers, and all standard veterinary equipment including x-ray machines, needles, and sharp instruments.
• Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, kneeling, squatting, lifting, carrying, climbing, stair walking.
• Hours and days may vary and must work weekends, evenings and holidays.