Veterinary Assistant, Emergency - Knoxville, United States - University of Tennessee

Description

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency & Critical Care - College of Veterinary Medicine MD Description

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency & Critical Care

The University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine, invites applications for the position of Veterinary Assistant. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a veterinary assistant with the small animal emergency/critical care service. Assists veterinary nurses, clinicians, and students with patient care of hospitalized critically ill/injured, post-operative and infectious small animal patients. Attends to patient needs such as feeding appropriate diets, walking and husbandry. Restrains patients for procedures using appropriate restraint techniques. Stocks supplies for efficient function of the unit. Keeps ICU and Emergency Triage rooms clean and organized using appropriate techniques for adequate infection control. May provide information to the clients waiting to be seen or during the treatment/hospitalization phase of the visit. Assists with patient flow. Ensures administrative duties of the ECC service are accomplished. Required to be on-call on a rotating basis and work some holidays. Depending on qualifications of the successful candidate, position will begin as a Veterinary Assistant 1 or 2 or Senior Veterinary Assistant 1 or 2. More responsibilities will be expected of those hired in at a more advanced level.

Qualifications

Typical Responsibilities:

Assists veterinary nurses, clinicians, and students with basic nursing care needs of hospitalized patients

Assesses patients for cleanliness and need for care and assists with bathing

Feeds patients appropriate diets and offers water

Walks patients outside on a scheduled basis

Stocks cabinets and drawers with drugs and supplies

Restrains patients for medical procedures utilizing proper restraint techniques

Maintains cleanliness and appropriate disinfection of cages, floors, and other surfaces for adequate infection control

Makes saline and heparinized saline syringes for ICU and ER use

Ensures patient records are complete and all required forms have been completed

Facilitates discharge of patients by ensuring discharge instructions are complete and the final bill has been processed with Client Services

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must have a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant experience working with small animals, including but not limited to dogs, cats, birds, and rodents

Job

Other Tech/Para-Professional

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-knoxville

Organization

Small Animal Clinical Sciences

Schedule

Full-timeCampus/InstituteInstitute of Agriculture

Job Posting

Mar 22, 2024, 12:11:08 PM