Employment Opportunities

Veterinary Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for maintaining proper disease control protocols, including cleaning of facility,  laundry, and general maintenance of facility.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Works closely with Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and other staff

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.      Perform daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas, following proper disease control protocol to ensure a sterile environment

2.      Keep Clinic Lead Veterinary Technician informed of animal behavior, health or concerns

3.      Stock all kennel/cleaning supplies as needed

4.      Stock areas and spot-clean kennels and public areas as needed

5.      Clean, fold, and stock kennel laundry throughout the clinic

6.      Feed & water horses

7.      Assist with cattle work as needed

8.      Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

1.      Must speak fluent English

2.      Physical Requirements

·         Must be able to work standing or sitting for 3 or more hours

·         Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day with help

·         Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly

·         Must have acceptable sense of touch and smell

·         Must have good range of motion in joints especially wrist, knees, elbows

·         Must have good range of motion in your back for twisting etc.

·         Must be able to work in potentially extreme environmental temperatures

·         Must have acceptable sense of balance

·         Must be able to work and reach on hands and knees

·         Must be able to use a ladder and/or step stool

·         Must have an ability to focus

3.      Emotional/Mental Requirements

·         Must be able to work under stressful conditions and work efficiently and effectively under those conditions

·         Must be able to cope with death either due to surgical complication or euthanasia

·         Ability to rapidly and accurately process information

·         Ability to recognize a need for assistance and ask for help

·         Ability to work independently and as part of team

·         Ability to cope with frustrating situations and remain calm

PREFERRED Two or more years of experience in a veterinary clinic, veterinary hospital, and/or animal shelter or control facility. Candidate should be highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a professional attitude.