What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at ATLANTA HUMANE SOCIETY AND SOCIETY?
Job Details
Description
The Atlanta Humane Society is seeking a driven and compassionate individual to join our affordable and sustainable veterinary hospital, Remedy, as a Veterinary Assistant. In addition to full-time employment and on the job training, the Veterinary Assistant will be enrolled in a four-year online program to receive a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) associate degree. At Remedy, we are committed to providing accessible and quality care to pets and their people. Join us in our efforts to support and advocate for our neighborhood’s most vulnerable pet populations.
The Veterinary Assistant supports our doctors by performing a variety of animal health care duties while providing quality animal and people care in accordance with the AHS mission, goals, and management philosophy. We are seeking a community-focused individual with effective communication abilities in addition to strong technical skills.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in restraining animals, performing physical exams, giving vaccinations, and taking blood
- Enter appropriate medical and communication notes in practice management software
- Sterilize surgical instruments
- Filling prescriptions
- Performing laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging (radiographs and ultrasound)
- Remain alert and aware of animal behavior and physical condition
- Maintain safe and sanitary areas for animals
- Handle animals in a humane manner according to established safety policies and procedures
- Educate pet owners on proper animal health care
- Assist with surgical procedures (pre-medicate, sterilize instruments, prepare surgical suite, drug calculations, scrub, monitor anesthesia, recover animals)
- Report concerns and seek assistance from management for situations that require immediate problem-solving
- Interact with other departments as needed to accomplish hospital tasks
- Provide compassionate and patient care to both pets and people
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum of one year experience in a similar capacity in an animal shelter, veterinary hospital or clinic preferred
- Computer literate in a Windows environment
- Ability to utilize effective problem solving/decision making skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Desire to work with animals and people
- General knowledge of animal welfare preferred
- Requires humane handling of animals and safe handling of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment in compliance of safety rules and according to SDS rules
- Ability to lift, pull or push up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodations
