Veterinary Assistant
- Waukesha, WI
- $16.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed within the Oncology Department; provide professional and efficient client service.You would be a good fit for this position if you have:
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written
- Organizational skills
- Proactive thinking and the right attitude!
- 4/10 hours shifts each week – no weekends
- Some holiday shifts required
- Generous paid time off
- CE allowance
- Annual scrub allowance
- Personal pet discount
- 401(k)
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Referral program
- Obtain patient vitals and report any abnormalities to a CVT and/or Veterinarian(s).
- Collect diagnostic samples, imaging, and non-laboratory diagnostics (BP, EKG, SPO2) for analysis while understanding normal parameter markers to help facilitate in next steps of diagnostic preparation and communication to CVTs and/or Veterinarian(s).
- Assist in placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters.
- Assist CVTs and/or Veterinarians in all aspects during chemotherapy administration and procedures from developing sedation protocols, administration of medications and induction agents, intubation, surgical prep; Assist in surgical procedure as needed, recovery care of patients post anesthetic episodes, proper medical documentation of recovery and work closely with CVT during recovery process.
- Setup, Assist, and Clean up following all daily procedures and operations such as biopsies, CT, Tube Placements, and other diagnostic/anesthetic procedures, while also understanding the proper materials and equipment needed for each procedure.
- Restraining patients accurately and safely for diagnostic imaging, such as but not limited to, direct digital radiology, ultrasonography, and venipuncture.
- Assist in the collection and proper handling of certain samples such as biopsies, and how to submit them to outside laboratories.
- Assist in the conduction of appointments whether new patients or recheck appointments and understanding the process of the appointments and the difference between the two types.
- Practice professional and empathetic communication.
- Properly discharge patients by filling all required medications, ensuring patients are clean and comfortable, removing intravenous catheters, approving final invoices, and reviewing discharges with pet owners.
- Communicate between clients and other team members when obtaining and relaying medical histories in a professional, medical manner, with proper medical terminology.
- Help to restock supplies throughout the day to ensure proficiencies and efficiencies.
- Assist in weekly inventory checks and notifying inventory manager of items that need replenishing.
- Able to understand and function within the electronic practice management software to locate and pull previous medical records and to start initial records for each appointment.
- Understand and be able to perform proper medical record documentation in accordance with hospital policy and the board of veterinary medical standards.
- Conduct yourself in a professional manner each shift while providing continued support to your team members, patients, and clients.
- Follow proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to work in a team environment by taking direction and assisting other medical team members.
- Ability to work independently and perform self directed tasks to support the team.
- Exemplifies a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Highly recommended – 3 years of experience in a veterinary setting.
- Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.