WHO WE NEED

We LOVE to train! We are looking for an individual who...

• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Can stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Is well-spoken and approaches his/her job duties in a mature nature.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.
• Has excellent client communication skills.
• Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
• Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.
• Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients.
• Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
• Can prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Can perform physical assessments; record observations in computer.
• Can effectively restrain pets even when large or difficult.
• Understands all common vaccinations and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients.
• Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty.
• Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Gives SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Can handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.
• Can prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies.
• Can explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions.
• Understands usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients.
• Can maintain an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies as determined by the inventory control system.
• Can assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.
• Can properly care for all surgical materials; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.
• Can perform clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.
• Can effectively position for and take radiographs.
• Can place IV catheters and properly care for them. Understands the use and care of IV pumps as well.
• Can prepare a patient and machines involved in advanced procedures, such as with endoscopy, ultrasound, blood gas analysis, coagulation profile, and digital cytology.
• Knows common disease states and can alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• .Can calmly and effectively work as part of a medical crisis team in performing CPR.
• Can appropriately hospitalize critical patients and notify attending DVM of any changes to patient state.
• Can discharge patients based on the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Expansive customer service skills
• Phlebotomy techniques for canines and felines
• Abdominal, thoracic, orthopedic and dental radiology
• Ultrasonography
• Dental scaling and polishing
• Medical record-keeping
• Canine and feline animal restraint
• Animal anatomy and physiology
• Canine and feline animal diseases and conditions
• Anesthetic preparation, intubation, and anesthetic monitoring
• Diagnostic sampling and analysis: fecal flotation, urinalysis, skin scraping, cytology, fungal culture, PCV, blood smear, fine needle aspirate, and more!
• Medical terminology
• Pharmacology
• Emergency and critical care
• Vaccines and vaccination schedules
• Fluid therapy procedures
• Basic grooming services
• IV catheter placement in canines and felines
• Laser therapy
• Leadership skills

...and much more!

BENEFITS

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Discounts on veterinary care, daycare, boarding and grooming for personal pets