Surgical Veterinary Assistant at High Volume Clinic - East Hartford, United States - POA SPAY Spay/Neuter Clinic

Description

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a professional attitude and a willingness to learn and grow within our team.

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for daily care of all surgical patients, assisting doctors and veterinary technicians with pre-, peri
- and post-operative care of patients, general cleaning, and training others to utilize our patient care protocols.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Knowledge and ability to intake and release patients, including delivering post-operative instructions in a competent and friendly manner
• Know basic veterinary medical concepts
• Communicate in effective and professional manner with public, trainees, and all POA SPAY staff members
• Represent POA SPAY in a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental standard operating procedures and protocols
• May be responsible for prepping patients for surgery, observing all clinic procedures, to enforce sterility and safety of patients
• General duties in the operating room during surgery, assisting with movement of patients, recovery of patients, and general flow
• Able to monitor anesthesia, with a clear idea of abnormal conditions
• Able to respond appropriately during an emergency, able to take directions from a veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, and maintain competency in CPR procedures
• Able to act as a kennel assistant if needed
• Able to make surgical packs as instructed to specifications of our surgeon
• Able to follow all cleaning protocols for disease management in the clinic for prep, surgery, kennels and as applies to laundry cleaning
• Able to safely handle cats and dogs (up to 80lbs)
• Able to learn and perform clerical and reception duties
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Must have a high school diploma
• Must speak fluent English
• Preferred experience in a veterinary clinic, veterinary hospital, and/or animal shelter or control facility.

Our clinic is currently open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

No phone calls please.


Pay:
$ $18.00 per hour


Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location:
In person