Veterinary Assistant
Yucaipa, CA Yucaipa, CA Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time $17 - $19 an hour $17 - $19 an hour 17 hours ago 17 hours ago 17 hours ago Technical:
Receive, handle and treat patients with skill, compassion and care including:
monitoring during anesthesia, administering fluids, assisting in diagnosing, surgery and general and specialized nursing care.
Input data into Avimark software system.
Ability to observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.
Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment and supplies.
Exhibit a technical knowledge of products and medications sold, including dietary products.
Demonstrate the ability to explain and educate clients on products and answer their questions regarding product purchase/use.
Obtain and record patient histories.
Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
Administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian.
Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals.
Prepare patients, instruments and equipment for surgery.
Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes and breathing apparatus are in good working condition.
Assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures using a range of high-tech diagnostic equipment including electrocardiographic, radiographic and ultrasonographic equipment.
Take and process radiographs.
Customer Service Communicate with and educate owners.
Maintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea and heartworm products, and assist in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit, such as a dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay and neuter and boarding.
Educate clients on products and medications sold including dietary products and answer questions regarding product purchase/use.
Veterinary Polices/Procedures/Equipment Display knowledge and understanding related to federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA.
Ensure that the hospital and its employees are in compliance with regulations.
Inform the veterinary hospital administrator of any regulatory issues.
Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes and breathing apparatus are in good working condition.
Clean, maintain and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials Technical Skills Knowledge of the procedures used for receiving, treating, and scheduling patients, for ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of sterilization techniques to sterilize various instruments and materials.
Knowledgeable regarding related federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA.
Ensure that the hospital and its employees are in compliance with regulations.
Inform the veterinary hospital administrator of any regulatory issues.
Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments to make preparations and provide tableside assistance.
Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications including MS Office (Word).
Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$17.
00 - $19.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
Veterinary assistant:
1 year (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Receive, handle and treat patients with skill, compassion and care including:
monitoring during anesthesia, administering fluids, assisting in diagnosing, surgery and general and specialized nursing care.
Input data into Avimark software system.
Ability to observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.
Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment and supplies.
Exhibit a technical knowledge of products and medications sold, including dietary products.
Demonstrate the ability to explain and educate clients on products and answer their questions regarding product purchase/use.
Obtain and record patient histories.
Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
Administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian.
Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals.
Prepare patients, instruments and equipment for surgery.
Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes and breathing apparatus are in good working condition.
Assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures using a range of high-tech diagnostic equipment including electrocardiographic, radiographic and ultrasonographic equipment.
Take and process radiographs.
Customer Service Communicate with and educate owners.
Maintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea and heartworm products, and assist in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit, such as a dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay and neuter and boarding.
Educate clients on products and medications sold including dietary products and answer questions regarding product purchase/use.
Veterinary Polices/Procedures/Equipment Display knowledge and understanding related to federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA.
Ensure that the hospital and its employees are in compliance with regulations.
Inform the veterinary hospital administrator of any regulatory issues.
Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes and breathing apparatus are in good working condition.
Clean, maintain and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials Technical Skills Knowledge of the procedures used for receiving, treating, and scheduling patients, for ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of sterilization techniques to sterilize various instruments and materials.
Knowledgeable regarding related federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA.
Ensure that the hospital and its employees are in compliance with regulations.
Inform the veterinary hospital administrator of any regulatory issues.
Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments to make preparations and provide tableside assistance.
Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications including MS Office (Word).
Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$17.
00 - $19.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
Veterinary assistant:
1 year (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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