Vca Animal Hospitals
Veterinary
VeterinaryAssistant
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Veterinary Assistant at Vca Animal Hospitals. Skills: Patient care, Surgical assistance. Set up surgery suite. Turnover surgery suite”
Industry & Context.
Decision making skills; Multi-tasking
Lift 40 lbs, Walk continuously, Bend continuously, Stand continuously, Reach continuously, Work long hours, Work irregular hours, Work under pressure, Dependable attendance, Work evenings, Work weekends, Work holidays
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma, Experience working with the public
Nice to Have
Previous work experience in a veterinary hospital
What You'll Do.
Turnover surgery suite
Sterile prep surgical site
Ensure surgeon has instruments
Ensure surgeon has equipment
Assist technicians with induction
Assist technicians with recovery
Assist technicians with patient care
Assist with radiographs
Assist with patient prep
Assist with post-op care
Assist with blood draws
Sterile preparation surgical instruments
Organization of surgical instruments
Ensure surgery prep area clean
Ensure surgery prep area sterile
Assist with record keeping
Assist with radiology
Assist with animal restraint
Maintain medical records
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Surgical team
Communication Scope
Computer skills; Telephone skills
Full Job Description
**Seeking a Veterinary Tech Assistant Surgical Patient Care Attendant!** Do you love animals and want to work at an exciting veterinary hospital? If so, then VCA Northview Animal Hospital Specialty Referral Center is the right place for you! We are currently looking for enthusiastic Technician Assistants to join our surgical team full time. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and expand your knowledge while working in a fast-paced environment. _**Why VCA Northview?**_ We are passionate about our team’s health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve while supporting a work-life balance. _**What Makes Us Unique?** _ We are a thriving AAHA accredited general medicine and multi-specialty hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Our hospital departments include Surgery, Internal Medicine, the full circle support of General Practice and Wellness care, as well as Rehabilitation patients. We truly enjoy working with each other! _**The VCA Northview Culture:**_ Our work can be fast-paced and demanding, and we value professionalism balanced with a positive, lighthearted attitude. A sense of humor is always welcome and helps us support one another through busy days. We have built a culture of support, and kindness, and mutual appreciation, reflecting our shared dedication to providing exceptional veterinary care. _**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**_ The successful candidates must be friendly, outgoing, “people-oriented” and have above average communication skills. Candidates will have the ability to thrive in a team oriented environment, be well groomed, organized, detail oriented, have the ability to take direction, handle patients comp
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