Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary assistant needed for an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital in Clovis, NM.

Clovis Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking an individual who demonstrates a passion for animal care with a can-do attitude.

Candidate must be responsible, eager to learn, caring, detail oriented and work well in a team setting. Professionalism, a positive attitude and great customer services skills are required. This position will require some evenings, holidays, and weekends. Experience is preferred but not necessary.

Major Duties:

• Our veterinary assistants are responsible for in-patient medical care - administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring. Place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab test, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery - Our veterinary assistants prep, maintain, monitor and recover surgical patients. Clean/maintain/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry - Our veterinary assistants provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, and assist the doctor with oral surgery.
• Radiology - Our veterinary assistants position patients and assist with radiographs, ultrasounds and send radiographs via email.
• Laboratory Duties - our veterinary assistants are responsible for collecting, preparing and running or submitting samples for requested test; reading and recording results when indicated and requested by doctor.
• Our veterinary assistants are responsible for discharging surgical/hospital patients and using client information tools.
• Client medical demonstrations/education - teach & educated clients on at home care procedures.
• Veterinary Assistant appointments - blood draws for therapeutic monitoring/screening test, nail trims etc.
• Assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam rooms, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, endure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
• Assist with inventory control - informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking drug and medical supplies.
• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications and medication refills
• Cleaning/maintenance of equipment and facility

Qualifications:

Physical requirements:

• The veterinary assistant must have the ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The veterinary assistant must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person