Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Farmington, PA at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Position Summary
The veterinary assistant will assist the Veterinarian and veterinary technicians in day-to-day duties. Duties will include pet restraint, office cleanliness, office organization, client triage, and any other duties assigned to the Animal Care Clinic.
Essential Tasks
- Successfully and safely restrain patients with the use of PPE when necessary.
- Monitor patients under anesthesia.
- Assist in office duties, including cleaning and organization.
- Track and organize medical records.
- Follow OSHA and AVMA standards.
- Deliver compassionate nursing care.
- Provide accurate and current client education.
- Draw vaccinations for pets.
- Prepare surgery packs and other needs for daily veterinary care.
- Client communication regarding incoming patient/triage
- Direct client to the exam room and confirm past patient history.
- Keeping up to date on veterinary standards and protocols
Qualifications
- Competence in the English language
- Computer skills
- 0-4 years of related work experience
Qualifications
- Competence in the English language
- Computer skills
0-4 years of related work experience
Physical Requirements
- Ability to be confident around clients and their pets.
- Ability to stand for an entire shift; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch for extended periods of time; and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
- The associate is routinely exposed to various pets that may bite or scratch and, on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
(Keywords: Vet, Tech, Pets, Dogs, Animal, Caring, Pennsylvania, Fayette, Uniontown, Medicine, Receptionist, Morgantown, Pennsylvania, Uniontown, Farmington, Confluence, Markleysburg, Pittsburgh, Lemont Furnace, Mount Pleasant, Washington, Greene County, Westmoreland, Fayette, Cheat Lake, Assisting, Radiologist, Dental, Ultrasounds)
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Location: Farmington, PA
Category:
