SFDK Vet Tech Assistant $26.00/HR

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain professional appearance of Vet Clinic and surrounding outdoor areas including sweeping and mopping of all areas, emptying trash, dust and cobweb removal, etc.
•  Answer phones, assist veterinarians/Vet technicians, or fill Rx’s as requested, and assist with any trainer concerns
•  Administer treatments such as oral, IM or SQ medications as required
•  Assist with the preparation of animals for treatments and procedures
•  Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and maintain other hospital equipment in proper working order
•  Perform radiographs using stationary or portables x-ray units in a safe manner; maintain records of setting in logs
•  Process laboratory specimens in house and maintain cleanliness and appearance of the laboratory
•  Report all animal health issues to Veterinarian and Vet Clinic Supervisor
•  Maintain drug cabinets and kits, restocking as needed and monitoring expirations
•  Enter pertinent treatment or observation data in computer for appropriate animals
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience as a veterinary assistant, certification or license preferred
•  Must be able to perform minimum in house laboratory procedures such as fecals, urinalysis and microbiology; ability to analyze bird and reptile blood desired but not required
•  Knowledge of animal restraint techniques required
•  Proficiency in surgical preparation and assistance and have ability to administer and monitor anesthesia
•  Must be able to perform venipuncture on a variety of animals
•  Must be able to swim
•  Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
•  Must be able to walk the park and run if necessary
•  Must have mental and physical capacities to perform requirements of the job
•  Must be able to work with minimal supervision
•  Must be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned
•  Must be proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InfoPath, etc.)
•  Must possess a valid drivers license

Working Conditions:

Work is both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Lighting is both natural and artificial. Will require close contact with all species of animals at the park both in the clinic and in animal enclosures, including pools or tanks. Equipment used includes office equipment, computers, and all standard veterinary equipment including x-ray machines, needles, and sharp instruments. Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, kneeling, squatting, lifting, carrying, climbing, stair walking. Hours and days may vary and must work weekends, evenings and holidays.