Veterinary Assistant

The Veterinary Assistant with Remedy supports our veterinarians by performing a variety of animal health care duties, providing quality patient and client care in accordance with our organizational mission, goals, and management philosophy. We are seeking a community-focused individual with effective communication abilities in addition to strong technical skills. Remedy’s veterinary services include examinations, vaccinations, basic diagnostics, and treatment. Additional services include nail clipping, ear cleaning, and microchipping. Duties & Responsibilities Assist in restraint of animals, perform physical examinations, give vaccinations, and take blood Under the supervision and direction of the attending veterinarian, administer oral, topical and injectable (SQ, IM & IV) medications Perform ear cleanings, nail trims, and anal gland expressions Perform and analyze fecal samples, skin and ear cytology Enter appropriate medical and communication notes in practice management software Filling prescriptions Performing routine laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging Maintain safe and sanitary areas for animals Handle animals in a humane manner according to established safety policies and procedure Educate pet owners on proper animal health care and discharge instructions Assist with surgical procedures (prepare surgical suite, drug calculations, pre-medication, catheter placement, induction, intubation, prep and scrub surgical field, monitor anesthesia, recover animals, sterilize instruments) Report concerns and seek assistance from management for situations that require immediate problem-solving Interact with other departments as needed to accomplish hospital tasks Provide compassionate and patient care to both pets and people Maintain safe and sanitary conditions to include safe handling of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment in compliance with safety and SDS rules