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Company Name : Oahu Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Oahu SPCA
Location : Wahiawā, HI 96786
Position : Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Job Description : VETERINARY ASSISTANT/ TECHNICIANREPORTS TO: Veterinary Medical DirectorPOSITION OVERVIEW Assists in all practices and procedures of surgical support including patient check-in, patient prep, monitoring, recovery and discharge. Assists or performs tests, vaccinations, and treatments of animals as directed by the veterinarian. Assists with community vaccination clinics and wellness clinic. Cleans instruments and wraps surgical packs. Maintains the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitary and safety conditions. Provides constant humane care and handling of the animals. Answers animal related questions and provides client education. Utilizes care to develop cooperative relationships with all coworkers and supervisors.RESPONSIBILITIES· Provides compassionate care to patients and shelter animals.· Performs all duties in accordance with hospital medical policies and procedures.· Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas.· Performs check in and check out of public surgical patients answering any questions clients may have.· Maintains proper animal identification.· Gives injections and administers oral medications in accordance with hospital policy.· Performs emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage.· Assists in restraining pets when necessary.· Performs clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.· Admits and discharges patients on the doctor’s orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state. Counsels clients on various aspects of animal care; explains dosage/purpose of medications; reinforces the proper care and procedures that should be followed at home; makes follow-up calls to clients.· Understands usage and dosage for all prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients. Also dispenses prescribed medications.· Properly cleans all surgical materials after they are used; keeps the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.· Maintains an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies as determined by the inventory control system.· Keeps animal cages clean and sanitized, and cleans and maintains clinic facilities and equipment.· Participates in vaccine clinics with preparation of vaccines, obtaining weight and providing proper animal restraint.· Assists other staff members as needed.· Understands and carries out oral and written directions.· Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.· Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to the training of new hires.POSITION REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS · High school diploma or equivalent· Veterinary Technician Certification desirable but not required.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum one year experience as veterinary technician or assistant.PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS · Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to manage them even when they are stressed or ill or in pain.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $14.00 – $19.00 per hourBenefits:Dental insuranceEmployee discountHealth insurancePaid time offReferral programVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayWeekend availabilityCOVID-19 considerations:COVID restrictions in place. Currently providing curbside service only.Education:High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location:One locationWork Remotely:NoWork Location: One location
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