At Palm Springs Animal Hospital, we are staffed with veterinarians, veterinary technicians and assistants who possess a deep understanding of animal health. We are equipped to handle a wide range of medical conditions and emergencies, ensuring that your pets receive the best possible care. We are a family here at Palm Springs Animal Hospital and want our patients and clients to feel that with our compassion and services provided to their furry family members..
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
We are looking for an upbeat, knowledgeable, compassionate, and focused team player that will be able to jump right in. We would like someone with great communication skills. Someone who is detail oriented and will have empathy towards the staff and patients.
Someone that can work either Part time/Full time is preferred. 8 hour shifts, Monday- Friday.
Pay is negotiable.
Come and join our family!
EXPERIANCE IS REQUIRED
Veterinary Assistant Job Responsibilities:
- We use Avimark so experience with the program would be ideal but we will train.
- Create a surgical template; Record all exam and surgical information in template. (Drugs administration and surgery times).
- Assess in-take form; compare against surgical template entered; make revisions as authorized and needed.
- Take vital signs of animal including temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with all surgery staff.
- Make necessary additions to the patient record as is necessary and conveyed by the surgery staff.
- Enter any additional charges/ notes that may have accrued during the surgery period. (pregnancy, in-heat and medication prescribed etc.)
- Convey additional charges information; record in the patient pop-up window.
- Keep accurate account of inventory in surgery prep room (syringes, needles e-collars etc.) Provide a summary of all items in need of order to floor supervisor.
- Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and packs.
- Maintain and utilization surgical equipment.
- Surgery rechecks with attending veterinarian.
- Administers and prepare vaccines according to our vaccine protocol.
- Monitor pets under anesthesia.
- Assist veterinarian in medical procedures using proper restraint.
- Assist veterinarian in medical procedures using proper aseptic technique.
- Assist surgery veterinarian in exam rooms.
- Prepares patient medications (two staff members must sign and check off all medication)
- Complete ear cleaning and nail trims.
- Maintain and use medical equipment such and autoclave etc.
- Monitors animal’s vital signs before and after surgery.
- Maintain pharmacy records, and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal and heartworm test logs.
- Clean work areas
- Follow doctors protocol at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned including covering front desk and working in scheduling department.
Please note that this position does not involve dog training or pet grooming. It is primarily focused on assisting veterinarians in providing medical care to animals.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
