Certified Veterinary Assistant

At Manvel Animal Clinic we pride ourselves in being the Hometown Animal Clinic by providing high quality care with a small town family feel.

The Veterinary Technician/ Assistant is responsible for client and patient care and for assisting the veterinarian as requested.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• General pet care including: initial evaluation of pet, completing vital signs, reviewing vaccination records, preparing vaccines, anal gland expression, nail trims, ear cleaning
• Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures using proper technique
• Maintain and use medical equipment such as IDEXX Procyte/CatalystOne and autoclave
• Perform routine laboratory procedures and analysis in hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology 
• Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis
• Induce and monitor patients under anesthesia, including intubation
• Administer treatments and injections following the instructions of a doctor or a treatment form
• Initiate emergency procedures; triage patients 
• Maintain pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia logs 
• Take radiographs, with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques  Perform dental cleanings, skin and ear cytologies 
• Perform catheterization- urinary and venous
• Basic Customer Service Rep duties including receiving payments, booking appointments, updating client information, etc 

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Certified or experienced (1+ years in field) 
• Show excellent client communication and telephone skills by being customer service oriented and friendly 
• Ability to work in a close team environment
• Must be able to handle multiple unrelated tasks, simultaneously
• Must also be able to lift 50 pounds, work on feet all day, and write legibly
• Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends (Saturdays) & holidays if clinic is open 
• High school education required