Veterinary Assistant

Organization Overview:

CROW is a nonprofit wildlife hospital and rehabilitation center providing care for native and migratory wildlife on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida. CROW's fully equipped wildlife hospital admits over 6,000 patients per year including more than 200 different species of birds, mammals and reptiles. The goal of wildlife rehabilitation is to return sick, injured or orphaned wild animals back to the wild.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides support in clinical patient care to Staff Veterinarians and vet team as directed. Assists with triage exams and rechecks, performs ICU treatments, feedings, and husbandry for ICU patients. Assist vet team with flow of daily ICU patient care tasks. Assists in training students in all aspects of patient care and hospital protocols. Assist vet team in performing diagnostics (radiographs, etc.) as requested. Assist in monitoring patients under anesthesia and recovery, including training students in the same protocols as requested. Assist students, volunteers, and other support staff as needed to provide care for ICU patients. Maintains patient medical records database in compliance with regulations. Assists in the maintenance, cleaning and overall orderliness of the hospital and rehabilitative facilities. Assists with primary care for neonatal mammals and birds as needed when requested by rehab team. Assists with all aspects of the rehabilitation process as needed. Gives presentations or assists in educational efforts such as "CROW Campus Tours" as directed. Gives teaching rounds for students in collaboration with supervising veterinarian. Other duties as assigned (cross-trained in other areas of the clinic). Education and/or Work Experience Excellent wildlife rehabilitation skills. 1-3 years working experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician with wildlife experience preferred. Veterinary assistant certification or veterinary technician certification preferred. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of office equipment and software systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must be able to work efficiently, accurately, independently, and be able to multi-task. Must be a team player with positive attitude and willingness to teach students and staff. Must be able to work cooperatively with co-workers, volunteers, and the public.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA,FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. Including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly. Required to stand, walk, and may have to climb and/or balance. Must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds. How to

Apply:

Please submit resume, letter of intent, and 3 professional references to Dr. Jessica Comolli, Research and Medical Director, at jcomolli@crowclinic.org

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift

Holidays Education:

Associate (Required)

Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Sanibel, FL 33957 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Sanibel, FL 33957: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person