Full-time Veterinary Assistant- The Animal Clinic

Company: Southern Veterinary Partners
Location: Hendersonville
Posted on: January 6, 2020

Job Description:

Are you are wanting to join a caring and friendly team in a family community right outside of Nashville, TN? At The Animal Clinic, we pride ourselves on our high quality patient care as well as a strong family-oriented team. In our five-doctor hospital, we practice laser therapy, acupuncture, and orthopedic medicine, offering Gold Standard care at all times. If this sounds like the work family that you have been looking for, we would love for you to come work hard and play hard as our newest teammate! The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Vet Assistant helps during patient examinations and surgical procedures by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Vet Techs also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files. This position may perform an initial evaluation of the animal s condition, clean and wrap wounds, check vital statistics, collect samples and administer medication. Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, and client education per hospital policy. Perform initial evaluation of the pet s condition and advise doctor regarding nature of visit, preventative care due and client concerns. Obtain and prepare laboratory samples as requested by the veterinarian, i.e. urine, fecal and ear cytology. Notify the doctor of lab results in a timely fashion. Restrain animals in a safe, efficient and compassionate manner during examinations and procedures. Prepare and set up for surgical procedures while utilizing knowledge of proper sterile field requirements. Monitor recovery of surgery patients and communicate with owners per hospital policy. Accurately prepare and dispense medications as directed by the doctor, ensuring that medications are added to the pet s record and appropriately charged to the client. Know vaccination guidelines within the hospital and administer vaccinations under the direction of the doctor. Monitor hospitalized pets and perform treatments as directed by the doctor. Utilize hospital computer systems to document medical records and communicate with clients and teammates.

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