VetCheck Animal Hospital

• Work with the Veterinary Medical Care / Husbandry Team to perform routine sanitation tasks in rooms, kennels, caging and all areas of the hospital to include the weight scale and reception desk in front of the hospital. All staff members must never hesitate to clean, disinfect , organize and assist in maintaining a clean hospital environment.
• Must be trainable and must be willing to train up and coming staff members for the betterment of the entire team and hospital culture.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry animals up to 40 pounds (team-lifting will be required at or after the 40 pound weight limit for a patient).
• Must be able to work in a bent or prone position for extended periods of time. Bending, standing for long periods and being able to sweep, mop and reach above your head to grab supplies as required.
• Must be able to proficiently restrain even a fractious animal with proper safety equipment. Must be knowledgeable in application and safe use of restraint equipment for both patient and staff members.
• Must be able to manage patient care and diagnostic tasks, as well as perform tasks required in the management of critical cases as the need arises.
• Must know how to record and maintain clinical notations for patients in the hospital according to hospital and veterinary medical standards.
• Must Remain Level-headed in high stress situations as in Emergency Measures for patients and High anxiety client communications.
• Must be able to recognize when a patient seems ill or when its condition is deteriorating.
• Must be well spoken and approach her/his duties in a mature and responsible manner.
• Must be able to explain the significance of common clinical practices and protocols for the hospital – Vaccines and vaccine schedules, common diagnostic tests,  common medical conditions, and the doctor’s protocol choices in accordance with what the doctor would explain for the patient: i.e. medication side effects.

1. Give SC, IM or IV injections with or without an IV port. Successfully monitor anesthetic patients.
2. Prepare and read skin cytology, skin scrape, and ear cytology
3. Handle client medical questions confidently and direct to the veterinarian when appropriate.
4. Be able to explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions.
5. Effectively position for and perform image capture of radiographs for basic/routine studies.
6. Knows the common diseases and how they are transmitted. Must be able to assist in contagious disease control and follow protocols to limit transmission.
7. Must be able to admit patient following veterinarian protocols and orders. Must be able to discharge patients based on the
   veterinarian’s orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state.

Preferred Skills

• Dental prophylaxis/Extraction skill highly desirable.
• Current RVT license highly desirable but not required.
• Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit registration for non-RVT veterinary assistants is highly desirable and application will be supported. Successful procurement of permit could possibly be promoted.