Veterinary Assistant- Large Animal Clinic- College - Glendale, United States - Midwestern University

Midwestern University

Verified Company

Glendale, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Observe, feed, and water cattle and horses as instructed.
Assist in cleaning of animal holding areas, including removal of manure.
Follow husbandry protocols in accordance with USDA and IACUC requirements.
Assist in restraining large animals for procedures and treatments.
Operate manual and hydraulic cattle chute safely and proficiently
Drive the Animal Health Institute/LAC trucks on ambulatory calls
Haul a mobile cattle chute on ambulatory calls
Assist in setting up equipment for exams and diagnostics.
Assist in setting up lab equipment for student teaching.
Communicate potential animal health issues to LAC manager, or LAC attending veterinarian(s)
Process client invoices
Assist with providing accurate treatment plan costs
Submit, process, or run routine lab samples
Recordkeeping adding appropriate patient notes into an electronic medical record
Work in conjunction with the faculty in teaching students
Maintain equipment and vehicles
Process laundry/linen as needed to assure an adequate and neat supply at all times
Assist faculty on an asneeded basis with student instruction
Utilize correct veterinary terminology
Other duties may be assigned
Must treat all employees, students, and clients with a high level of respect and follow customer service guidelines and protocols

General Knowledge

Know the range of services the Large Animal Clinic provides and the species it serves
Know normal behavior of large animals
Follow and comply with OSHA standards
Must be familiar with standard veterinary terminology
Must be familiar with common large animal infectious diseases and common prevention methods and protocols.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This individual must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and must have regular, predictable, in-person attendance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
A high school diploma or GED is required. Previous experience handling large animals which includes cattle, horses, or other farm animals.

This individual must have the knowledge of large animal husbandry care along with knowledge of safe and humane handling practices of cattle and horses.

This individual must be detail oriented.

Other Qualifications

The position requires strict compliance with all policies and procedures.
This position requires working early morning, evening, weekends and holidays
Must be capable of working in an animal healthcare environment which involves sick and injured animals along with animal products and wastes including feces, urine, blood, vomit, and other body fluids.
Must be willing and able to handle and/or transport deceased animals and animal parts as well as collect and transfer biohazardous waste.
This position requires a significant amount of interaction with the public and, therefore, the individual must be able to develop positive rapport effectively.
Must exhibit good customer service skills
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be willing to drive a forklift and obtain certification

Computer Skills

The individual must have the ability to learn the StringSoft Veterinary Management System, and have basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for long periods. The employee must regularly use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk.

Have the physical strength and ability to stand for long periods and be able to lift objects and animals weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.

Animal allergies statement:
No inhibiting allergies to animals, hay, or dust.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time