Powder Springs - Veterinary Assistant/Vet TechPosition Overview: The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.Essential Functions:Provide compassionate care to all patientsGreet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrivalTriage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).Calm and soothe anxious patientsAssist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraintPerform laboratory tests and take radiographsOperate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machinesFill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugsFeed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviorsCommunicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plansMaintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundryBath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their releaseAdhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulationsUnderstand and carry out oral and written directionsMaintain accurate medical recordsShow up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shiftPromote hospital products and services and support the organizationRespond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT)Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine)Care and Compassion – displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional supportAnimal Restraint and Safety – uses sound judgment when handling patients and always takes appropriate precautionary steps when neededCommunication – uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with othersTeam Orientation – works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goalsDependability – demonstrates responsibility in completing all job tasksCleanliness Standards – consistently follows sanitization and sterilization policies and proceduresEnergy and Productivity – completes tasks quickly and thoroughly without promptingTime Management – manages time and prioritizes work tasks effectivelyTechnical Skills and Learning – keeps up-to-date with new technical skills and knowledge in the fieldCare and Use of Equipment – takes appropriate steps to perform operation checks and maintenance of equipmentQualifications:High school diploma or equivalentOne or more years' experience in a veterinary environment successfully performing all of the duties of this positionVet Tech (VTNE) Certification preferredExperience with surgical monitoring, radiology, dental prophylaxis, and client education preferredMay consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experiencePosition Requirements:Maintains current knowledge in the field of expertise and actively seeks opportunities for continuing education and skill improvementAbility to restrain animals, fill prescriptions, and monitor sedation proceduresAbility to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odorsRequires knowledge of hospital procedures, policies, and services; client and patient treatment protocols; hospital computer systems; and the standard procedures, records, and terminology used in a veterinary hospitalMust be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidaysThis is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion. May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawlingSome tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)
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