ATLANTA HUMANE SOCIETY AND SOCIETY
Veterinary Assistant
ATLANTA HUMANE SOCIETY AND SOCIETY, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
Job Details
Job LocationSt. Francis Pet Care - Gainesville, FL
Position TypeFull-Time/Part-Time
Education LevelNone
Travel PercentageNone
Job ShiftDay
Job CategoryVeterinary Services
Description
The Veterinary Assistant supports our doctors by performing a variety of animal health care duties, providing quality patient and client care in accordance with our organizational mission, goals, and management philosophy. We are seeking a community-focused individual with effective communication abilities in addition to strong technical skills.
Veterinary services include examinations, vaccinations, spay/neuter, basic diagnostics, and treatment. Additional services include nail clipping, ear cleaning, bathing, and microchipping. The clinic regularly welcomes volunteers of all types including students, veterinary students, local veterinarians, and community members. Non-veterinary functions such as scheduling, client screening, cleaning, and record keeping are handled by student and community volunteers.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssist in restraint of animals, perform physical examinations, give vaccinations, and take bloodUnder the supervision and direction of the attending veterinarian, administer oral, topical and injectable (SQ, IM & IV) medicationsPerform ear cleanings, nail trims, anal gland expressions, and bathing.Perform and analyze fecals, skin and ear cytologiesEnter appropriate medical and communication notes in practice management softwareFilling prescriptionsPerforming routine laboratory tests and diagnostic imagingMaintain safe and sanitary areas for animalsHandle animals in a humane manner according to established safety policies and procedureEducate pet owners on proper animal health care and discharge instructionsAssist with surgical procedures (prepare surgical suite, drug calculations, pre-medication, catheter placement, induction, intubation, prep and scrub surgical field, monitor anesthesia, recover animals, sterilize instruments)Report concerns and seek assistance from management for situations that require immediate problem-solvingInteract with other departments as needed to accomplish hospital tasksProvide compassionate and patient care to both pets and peopleMaintain safe and sanitary conditions to include safe handling of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment in compliance with safety and SDS rulesPerform reception duties as neededFoster teamwork and provide assistance to coworkers and volunteers.Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; must possess conversational and written English skillsBi-lingual (English-Spanish) is a plusMust understand disease transmission and take proper measures to assure disease vectors are kept to a minimumAbility to read animal body language and handle animals accordinglyAbility to administer injections, perform venipuncture, and take vital signs of animalAbility to administer treatments/medications intravenously, orally, intramuscularly, and subcutaneouslyAbility to properly restrain animals, including fractious pets, for examination and treatmentProficient at use of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite, email, Internet and database management software to efficiently accomplish work and ability to learn new software/programsExcellent interpersonal skills and collaborative approach to work, with an ability to bring out the best in peersA desire to work with animals and peopleStrong customer service approach and demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships across multiple departments and job functionsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with ability communicate effectively with the public, fellow employees, and volunteersExcellent problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to maintain professionalism and confidentiality; apply mature judgment and discretionDemonstrated ability to show flexibility, initiative, work independently, and prioritize assignments despite tight deadlines and competing requirementsA team-oriented and collaborative approach to work, with an ability to bring out the best in peersStrong work ethic and ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy with strict attention to detailAdminister personnel-related tasks, including new hires, terminations, leave requests, rewarding and disciplining employeesLifelong learner with desire to share knowledge with othersHumane handling of animals and safe handling of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment in compliance with safety rules and according to OSHA rulesPerform periodic and annual evaluations in accordance with SFPC/Remedy policiesEnsure that employees are always following operational safety and personnel policiesProficient in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite, email, Internet, and database management software to efficiently accomplish workWork weekends, holiday shifts, and eveningsPhysical efforts that require standing, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, and lifting, pulling, or pushing up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation, and ability to work in a noisy environmentReliable, punctual attendance requiredMust maintain a professional appearance; scrubs are to be worn at all times and are furnished by the employeeMust handle agency funds in accordance with established verbal and written agency guidelinesAbility to work weekends, holiday shifts, and eveningsLicensing/Education/Experience
Minimum of one year's experience in veterinary medicine; general knowledge of animal welfare.High school diploma or GED equivalent.Valid FL driver's license or ability to obtain a valid FL driver's license and must be insurable by SFPC/Remedy insurance provider.
Atlanta Humane Society is the hiring agency for all employees working at the St. Francis Pet Care Clinic. Location of employment will be focused in Alachua County.
Job LocationSt. Francis Pet Care - Gainesville, FL
Position TypeFull-Time/Part-Time
Education LevelNone
Travel PercentageNone
Job ShiftDay
Job CategoryVeterinary Services
Description
The Veterinary Assistant supports our doctors by performing a variety of animal health care duties, providing quality patient and client care in accordance with our organizational mission, goals, and management philosophy. We are seeking a community-focused individual with effective communication abilities in addition to strong technical skills.
Veterinary services include examinations, vaccinations, spay/neuter, basic diagnostics, and treatment. Additional services include nail clipping, ear cleaning, bathing, and microchipping. The clinic regularly welcomes volunteers of all types including students, veterinary students, local veterinarians, and community members. Non-veterinary functions such as scheduling, client screening, cleaning, and record keeping are handled by student and community volunteers.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssist in restraint of animals, perform physical examinations, give vaccinations, and take bloodUnder the supervision and direction of the attending veterinarian, administer oral, topical and injectable (SQ, IM & IV) medicationsPerform ear cleanings, nail trims, anal gland expressions, and bathing.Perform and analyze fecals, skin and ear cytologiesEnter appropriate medical and communication notes in practice management softwareFilling prescriptionsPerforming routine laboratory tests and diagnostic imagingMaintain safe and sanitary areas for animalsHandle animals in a humane manner according to established safety policies and procedureEducate pet owners on proper animal health care and discharge instructionsAssist with surgical procedures (prepare surgical suite, drug calculations, pre-medication, catheter placement, induction, intubation, prep and scrub surgical field, monitor anesthesia, recover animals, sterilize instruments)Report concerns and seek assistance from management for situations that require immediate problem-solvingInteract with other departments as needed to accomplish hospital tasksProvide compassionate and patient care to both pets and peopleMaintain safe and sanitary conditions to include safe handling of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment in compliance with safety and SDS rulesPerform reception duties as neededFoster teamwork and provide assistance to coworkers and volunteers.Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; must possess conversational and written English skillsBi-lingual (English-Spanish) is a plusMust understand disease transmission and take proper measures to assure disease vectors are kept to a minimumAbility to read animal body language and handle animals accordinglyAbility to administer injections, perform venipuncture, and take vital signs of animalAbility to administer treatments/medications intravenously, orally, intramuscularly, and subcutaneouslyAbility to properly restrain animals, including fractious pets, for examination and treatmentProficient at use of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite, email, Internet and database management software to efficiently accomplish work and ability to learn new software/programsExcellent interpersonal skills and collaborative approach to work, with an ability to bring out the best in peersA desire to work with animals and peopleStrong customer service approach and demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships across multiple departments and job functionsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with ability communicate effectively with the public, fellow employees, and volunteersExcellent problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to maintain professionalism and confidentiality; apply mature judgment and discretionDemonstrated ability to show flexibility, initiative, work independently, and prioritize assignments despite tight deadlines and competing requirementsA team-oriented and collaborative approach to work, with an ability to bring out the best in peersStrong work ethic and ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy with strict attention to detailAdminister personnel-related tasks, including new hires, terminations, leave requests, rewarding and disciplining employeesLifelong learner with desire to share knowledge with othersHumane handling of animals and safe handling of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment in compliance with safety rules and according to OSHA rulesPerform periodic and annual evaluations in accordance with SFPC/Remedy policiesEnsure that employees are always following operational safety and personnel policiesProficient in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite, email, Internet, and database management software to efficiently accomplish workWork weekends, holiday shifts, and eveningsPhysical efforts that require standing, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, and lifting, pulling, or pushing up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation, and ability to work in a noisy environmentReliable, punctual attendance requiredMust maintain a professional appearance; scrubs are to be worn at all times and are furnished by the employeeMust handle agency funds in accordance with established verbal and written agency guidelinesAbility to work weekends, holiday shifts, and eveningsLicensing/Education/Experience
Minimum of one year's experience in veterinary medicine; general knowledge of animal welfare.High school diploma or GED equivalent.Valid FL driver's license or ability to obtain a valid FL driver's license and must be insurable by SFPC/Remedy insurance provider.
Atlanta Humane Society is the hiring agency for all employees working at the St. Francis Pet Care Clinic. Location of employment will be focused in Alachua County.