Veterinary Assistant

Full Job Description

Job title: Veterinary Assistant

Work Location: Hospital

Department: Hospital

Reports to: Research & Medical Director

Full-time, Non-Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Provides support in clinical patient care to Staff Veterinarians and vet team as directed.
    • Assists with triage exams and rechecks, performs ICU treatments, feedings, and husbandry for ICU patients.
    • Assist vet team with flow of daily ICU patient care tasks.
    • Assists in training students in all aspects of patient care and hospital protocols.
    • Assist vet team in performing diagnostics (radiographs, etc.) as requested.
    • Assist in monitoring patients under anesthesia and recovery, including training students in the same protocols as requested.
    • Assist students, volunteers, and other support staff as needed to provide care for ICU patients.
    • Maintains patient medical records database in compliance with regulations.
    • Assists in the maintenance, cleaning and overall orderliness of the hospital and rehabilitative facilities.
    • Assists with primary care for neonatal mammals and birds as needed when requested by rehab team.
    • Assists with all aspects of the rehabilitation process as needed.
    • Gives presentations or assists in educational efforts such as “CROW Campus Tours” as directed.
    • Gives teaching rounds for students in collaboration with supervising veterinarian.
    • Other duties as assigned (cross-trained in other areas of the clinic).

Education and/or Work Experience

  • Excellent wildlife rehabilitation skills. 1-3 years working experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician with wildlife experience preferred. Veterinary assistant certification or veterinary technician certification preferred.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of office equipment and software systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Must be able to work efficiently, accurately, independently, and be able to multi-task.
  • Must be a team player with positive attitude and willingness to teach students and staff.
  • Must be able to work cooperatively with co-workers, volunteers, and the public.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA,FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. Including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
  • Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly.
  • Required to stand, walk, and may have to climb and/or balance. Must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.

How to Apply

Please submit resume, letter of intent, and 3 professional references to Dr. Jessica Comolli, Research and Medical Director, at jcomolli@crowclinic.org