Assists the veterinarian with office visits and exams, takes care of the everyday needs of pets in the hospital and helps maintain the hospital facility, keeping it neat and clean. 

Physical Demands

An employee in this position must have a sense of caring for animals, be able to lift approximately 50 pounds, walk dogs of up to 180 pounds.

Essential Functions

·         Provide compassionate care for pets

·         Clean cages, runs, boarding area and/or hospital facilities, including exam rooms, treatment room, exotics and isolation area, employee lounge, bathrooms and doctor’s office including doing laundry

·         Maintain reception area in a neat and sanitary condition

·         Provide clean bedding, water and litter pans for pets

·         Take incoming pets to appropriate areas

·         Bathe pets and prepare pets for dismissal

·         Retrieve pets that are being discharged

·         Assists the veterinarian during examination of animals, providing restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively

·         Obtaining weights and vital signs for patients

·         Prepares and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian

·         Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems

·         Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination

·         Entering charges for treatments performed into the patient records

·         Filling Prescriptions after clearance to complete this phase

·         Toe nail trims, anal gland expression and ear cleanings

·         Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials

·         Assists in the taking x-rays

·         Answering phone calls, scheduling appointments and charging out clients

·         Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Basic Qualifications

·         Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.

·         Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.

·         Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.

·         Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.

·         Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.

·         Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills.

·         1 year experience preferred