Job Summary
This position entails ensuring safe patient handling while supporting various outpatient services, including procedures, surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing and maintaining treatment environments, maintaining precise medical records, and effectively communicating treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions to clients in a professional manner.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate safe patient handling during outpatient procedures and surgery.
- Assist in monitoring patients during anesthesia and recovery phases.
- Prepare and maintain treatment areas for procedures.
- Ensure accurate documentation of medical records.
- Communicate treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions to clients.
- Exhibit professionalism and care in interactions with clients and patients.
Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
- Proficient in animal handling, taking patient histories, and measuring weights and vital signs.
- Experience in performing venipuncture and administering subcutaneous injections.
- Skilled in radiology positioning techniques.
- Demonstrated reliability and a strong work ethic.
- Physical capability to stand, bend, lift, and safely restrain pets.
- Dedication to providing exceptional patient care and client service.
Western Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
