Veterinary Assistant, Erie, Pennsylvania at Suveto

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Veterinary Assistance, Client Service, Patient Care, Medical Records, Laboratory Tests, Emergency Procedures, Communication, Husbandry Requirements, Surgical Equipment Cleaning, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Handling, Documentation, Organizational Skills, Team Support, Transporting Patients, Physical Therapy

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Pennsylvania Only -Provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client service. Pennsylvania Only - � Provide, monitor, and document all husbandry requirements for patients such as cleanliness, nutrition, necessary and appropriate bedding, physical therapy, exercise, comfort and support. � Perform assistant level assessments such as pain scoring or vital signs, treatments ordered veterinarian or directed by technician such as oral meds, document observations legibly in patient medical records. � Assist with patient handling, diagnostic test/imaging set up, nursing care and admit/discharge of patients as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician. � Assist with emergency department procedures as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician such as support for patient triage, transport of patient and CPR assistance. � Transport patients within the hospital and into/out of the hospital. � Assist with cleaning surgical & other medical equipment, packing/sterilizing instruments, properly cleaning surgical suites, � Perform basic in-house laboratory tests such as snap tests, pcv/ts, urine sg, running analyzers, set up of other tests as deemed appropriate by veterinarian or technician, complete forms for laboratory, file lab reports and clean-up laboratory area. � Communicate with doctors and technicians regarding patient status, trends, or concerns. � Provide after care for patients according to owner wishes. � Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel. � Follow all OSHA and hospital policies, keep all areas clean, organized, and restocked. � Document legibly and keep accurate patient medical records in accordance with hospital policy. � Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Assistant provides support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician in various areas of the hospital while ensuring professional client service. Responsibilities include monitoring patient care, assisting with diagnostic tests, and maintaining cleanliness and organization within the hospital.