Veterinary Assistant

The posting

This is a brief overview of the job description for the veterinary assistants at Pine Meadow Veterinary Clinic.
Purpose
To assist the technicians in all procedures to most efficiently treat patients and maximize production.
To handle the patient flow and service to clients so they feel as comfortable as possible before, during and after the treatment of their animals.
Product
A fully facilitated technician who is able to quickly and easily move through procedures.
A patient who is competently cared for throughout the visit and a client who is satisfied with the service from the office and therefore actively refers family members and friends to the practice.

Daily duties of a Veterinary Technician Assistant include but are not limited to:

Taking clients and patients to the exam rooms
Patient care – feed, give water to and walk patients
legal and organized record keeping of client and patient information
assist doctor/technician with restraint and treatment of patients
administer vaccines and medications
enter charges using veterinary computer software
assist with preparation of surgery patients
draw blood for laboratory diagnostics
fill prescriptions
daily facility cleaning and taking x-rays
The position of veterinary assistant is physically demanding. An assistant, at times, will be required to kneel and stand for long periods of time. Anyone with physical impairments, such as back and knee injuries, may not be able to perform the physical duties that are necessary from veterinary assistants.