Veterinary Assistant
Fort Wayne, IN
Full Time
Emergency
Mid Level
About Us:
The Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES) has provided the highest level of specialized small animal health care to our community since 2004. We grew out of a well-established, AAHA accredited, primary care clinic originally started in this location in 1967. Over the past 20 years, we have grown into one of the largest small animal emergency and specialty hospitals in the state.
Our facility offers services in cardiology, internal medicine, surgery, and emergency and critical care. We have a team of board-certified specialists and emergency doctors committed to providing quality care to all patients. In 2015, NIVES became the only veterinary hospital in the state of Indiana to be certified as a Level II Critical Care Facility. This certification deems our hospital qualified to care for and treat even the most life-threatening cases. Our advanced diagnostic capabilities allow our doctors to diagnose and treat complicated medical conditions. These diagnostics include digital radiography, ultrasonography, electrocardiography, and computed tomography (CT).
Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing care to animals, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and ensuring excellent client service. This position offers a great opportunity for individuals looking to grow their careers in veterinary medicine.
Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
- Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
- Restrain animals during exams and procedures as needed.
- Administer medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinarians.
- Monitor and record vital signs and behaviors of animals.
- Assist with laboratory procedures, including collecting samples and conducting tests.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Provide compassionate care to animals and communicate effectively with clients.
- Assist with client education on pet care and wellness.
- Help manage inventory, including requesting and stocking supplies.
- Support the team in general clinic operations and maintenance.
- Administer vaccinations and medications as directed by veterinarians
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
- Knowledge of animal care and behavior.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Basic computer skills and experience with veterinary software is a plus.
- Ability to lift and handle animals of various sizes.
Special Working Conditions:
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, and move) up to 50 pounds. Lifting higher weights requires requesting assistance from another associate.
- Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate necessary equipment.
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision.
- Occasionally exposed to airborne particles and illness from patients and chemicals related to animal care and office equipment.
- The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.
- Environment where pets are present.
- The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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