Veterinary Assistant Bellevue Animal Hospital - 1.0 Bellevue, NE Job Details Full-time From $15 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Customer communication Maintaining patient confidentiality Veterinary experience High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Dog handling Waste collection

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Veterinary Assistant Hours Per Week:

FT = 35-40 EDUCATION

AND EXPERIENCE

Have completed High School Diploma or education degree (GED) Must be 19 years of age

JOB SUMMARY

Provide care for patients in all areas of the clinic and to assist the Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians. This includes monitoring hospitalized pets, performing basic health care needs, restraining, stocking, maintaining cleanliness throughout the facility and grounds and providing customer service.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work setting often is noisy. When working with animals that are frightened or in pain, a Veterinary Assistant is at risk of being bitten or scratched.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PATIENT CARE:

Walk all dogs in the morning and afternoon Feed and water all surgery patients a normal diet as needed Check with the doctor or treatment technician for instructions on hospitalized patients Assist the technicians/doctors Clean and disinfect cages and runs Provide extra walks when required Walk through hospital and kennel areas to ensure cleanliness Recognize patients in distress & in need of care Recognize different diets & what they are used for

E XAM/SURGICAL ASSISTANCE

• Taking rectal temps Mixing up vaccines (accuracy important) Counting Pills Drawing up injections Monitoring patients Assisting with X-Rays

PHARMACY

Recognize commonly used drugs & know where they are located. Know which drugs are "refrigerate" or "shake well" Be able to type prescription labels with full instructions provided by doctor

RECORD KEEPING

Be able to spell commonly used words in taking histories from clients Record events on patients records such as "walked outside" or "urine in litter box"

SURGERY:

Understand the basics of sterile technique Monitor anesthesia including respiratory rate & depth, ect. Use & understand basics of advanced anesthetic monitoring equipment Fill out surgery report on record Maintain surgery care chart

CLEANING

Pick up waste from lobby and yard areas Wash and dry laundry Vacuum and mop kennel areas Empty trash Empty recyclables Clean scales, counters, seats, tables, walls Clean sinks and wet table Clean surgery area after surgery Clean surgery instruments, prepare surgery packs Clean floor mats & rugs Empty outside trash Autoclave Work on keep busy list when slow.

STOCKING

Toilet paper Soap dispensers Paper towels Medical supplies

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Bring patients to clients Assist clients to car with pet if needed Communicate with clients (including but not limited to): Puppy and kitten kits, Heartworm and flea products and infestation control.

COMMUNICATION

Document patient concerns Discuss patient concerns with the doctor

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

Foster a positive and productive working environment. Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times. Abide by all safety policies and foster a safe working environment. Abide by all company policies and procedures and adapt to change in those policies and procedures as needed. Strong attention to detail. Good attendance. Work towards ensuring a consistent level of care for all patients. Follow through on assigned tasks. Find ways to be innovative and creative to develop current and potentially future policies and procedures.

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

(Cont): Be able to handle a high stress environment while multitasking and still maintain a professional and positive attitude. Attend staff meetings as required.

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

: Ability to communicate to and treat all patients, visitors, clients, doctors, and coworkers with courtesy, respect, and concern. Ability to present a positive image of Bellevue Animal Hospital at all times through actions and words. Ability to be self-managed. Be aware of how decisions and actions affect all the other departments within the company. Be willing to assist other departments as needed. Communicate concerns to your supervisor in a timely, professional, and constructive manner. Develop confidence to lead coworkers when the need arises and also be able to accept directives as necessary. Fulfill tasks or duties as requested by doctors, technicians, supervisors, and/or coworkers. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Seeing:

Must be able to read treatment sheets, dry eraser boards, and labels on products, cleaners, medications. Read computer screens

Hearing:

Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers and clients. Hear monitoring equipment,

IV Pumps Standing/Walking:

Must be able to stand and walk throughout the day

Use of Hands:

Must be able to operate computer & draw up syringes

Stooping/Kneeling/Reaching:

Frequent stooping, kneeling, and reaching to access patients, stocked items, cleaning, etc…

PHYSICAL DIMENSION

for

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, and Pulling :

Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull 40 lbs

Note:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Background check Are you over the age of 19?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Veterinary:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person