Veterinary Assistant, Veazie Veterinary Clinic, Maine

Provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client service.

• Provide, monitor, and document all husbandry requirements for patients such as cleanliness, nutrition, necessary and appropriate bedding, physical therapy, exercise, comfort and support.
• Perform assistant level assessments such as pain scoring or vital signs, treatments ordered veterinarian or directed by technician such as oral meds, document observations legibly in patient medical records.
• Assist with patient handling, diagnostic test / imaging set up, nursing care and admit / discharge of patients as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician.
• Assist with emergency department procedures as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician such as support for patient triage, transport of patient and CPR assistance.
• Transport patients within the hospital and into / out of the hospital.
• Assist with cleaning surgical & other medical equipment, packing / sterilizing instruments, properly cleaning surgical suites,
• Perform basic in-house laboratory tests such as snap tests, pcv / ts, urine sg, running analyzers, set up of other tests as deemed appropriate by veterinarian or technician, complete forms for laboratory, file lab reports and clean-up laboratory area.
• Communicate with doctors and technicians regarding patient status, trends, or concerns.
• Provide after care for patients according to owner wishes.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Follow all OSHA and hospital policies, keep all areas clean, organized, and restocked.
• Document legibly and keep accurate patient medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.