VCA Animal Specialty Group
VeterinaryAssistant
“Veterinary Assistant at VCA Animal Specialty Group. Skills: IVC placement, Venipuncture, U/S guided cystocentesis, Radiographs, Anesthesia induction, Anesthesia monitoring, Hourly patient treatments, Triaging, Calculating and preparing medications for administration, Preparation for procedures, Restraining for exams and diagnostics. restraining for IVC placement, x-rays, blood/urine samples, exams, procedure and surgery prep. assisting with emergency triages”
Industry & Context.
Work Saturday and/or Sunday, Work overnights, Shift Differential: for overnight shifts only
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1 year of experience in animal restraint, Work Saturday and/or Sunday, Work overnights, Communicate respectfully and compassionately, Receive and carry out instructions accurately and efficiently with minimal instruction, Multi-tasking in a very busy environment, Able to receive feedback politely and respectfully, Outstanding organizational and time management skills, including remaining busy during downtime
Nice to Have
Anesthesia induction (RVTs only), monitoring, and recovery
What You'll Do.
restraining for IVC placement
procedure and surgery prep
assisting with emergency triages
cleaning and disinfecting the treatment floor
stocking medical supplies
cleaning and sterilizing surgical packs and instruments
feeding and walking patients
processing in-house lab samples
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Communicate respectfully and compassionately
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