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Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Pets in NeedRedwood City, California, United States, 94063
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Pets in Need

Our mission is to provide animals with loving care and lasting homes, to partner with communities striving to do the same, and to advance our no-kill legacy.

About the role

Under the supervision of the Clinic Supervisor and Medical Director, the Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting the medical team in examining and monitoring animal patients, performing administrative tasks, and maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in the exam and operating rooms. Describe the role and team the candidate will be joining

What you'll do

  • Assists the medical team with surgeries during spay / neuter clinic (in-house and mobile).
  • Supports the medical team with PIN surgeries including charting, surgical prep, and recovery.
  • Assists medical team with administration of treatments for all shelter animals (medications, flea preventatives, vaccinations, medicated baths, and de-wormers).
  • Performs administrative duties (charting, documenting inventory, ordering supplies and data entry).
  • Answers phones, schedules appointments for foster program, and relays messages to the Medical Director, as required.
  • Cleans / organizes medical department, performs routine equipment maintenance, and creates surgical packs.
  • Handles and restraints of public and PIN animals.
  • Under the Clinic Supervisor supervision updates drug logs in accordance with CA laws and codes.
  • Keeps PIN van stocked, preps, and cleans mobile clinics.
  • Performs other duties as required. escribe the specific responsibilities and job functions of the role

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or a GED and one year of experience in veterinary clinic, veterinary hospital, and / or animal shelter or control facility, or a combination of education and experience.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Must have strong people skills and outstanding organizational skills.
  • Experience in caring for and handling animals in a safe, effective, and humane manner.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Physically strong and dexterous, and ability to stand for extended periods.
  • Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly.
  • Must have good range of motion in joints especially wrist, knees, I your back for twisting, and elbows. Describe the experience and attributes of the ideal candidate
  • WORKING CONDITIONS

  • No allergic reactions resulting from close proximity to animals in the workplace.
  • Working with potentially dangerous and fractious animals.
  • Ability to lift and move objects and animals weighing up to 50 pounds for short distances and to humanely restrain animals when necessary .
  • Works remotely, on-site, and outdoors in various settings and weather within the community.
  • Ability to travel between locations.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
  • The pay range for this role is :

    28 - 35 USD per hour(Palo Alto)

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