Veterinary Assistant - Brick

Job Title:

Veterinary Assistant Summary:

The Veterinary Assistant is a part of the veterinary technician/assistant team..

Duties:

Feeding, walking, bathing of hospital patients Patient Record Keeping (Treatment Sheet and Computer Record) Restraint of patients Using Low-Stress Techniques Assist technicians with patient treatments and care Assist with radiographs using appropriate PPE Perform basic animal husbandry including set up and breakdown of cages Assist in keeping the hospital clean and stocked Demonstrate knowledge of sanitation and disinfection techniques of patient kennels and bedding, hospital facilities, and surgical suites Able to collect voided urine samples from patients. Ability to disconnect/stop and reconnect/start IV pumps Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment. Correctly packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment. Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized. Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment. Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures. Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts. Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies. Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates. Attend hospital/department meetings as required Participate in the on-call and holiday schedule as required Effectively communicate with all members of the staff Always practice in a manner that upholds NorthStar VETS Core Values Complete other projects/duties as assigned by management

Client Communication Requirements:

Highschool Diploma Animal Handling Experience Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs solo and 150 lbs with assistance, Availability for evenings

Environment:

Dynamic and challenging environment Exposure to patient sickness/death, zoonotic diseases and occupational radiation, standing for prolonged periods of time

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Experience:

Veterinary:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Township of Brick, NJ 08723 (Required)

Work Location:

In person