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Veterinary Assistant, Kearny, New Jersey

Suveto
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Kearny, NJ, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians in various areas of the hospital while providing professional client service.
  • Candidates should have experience in animal husbandry, including cleanliness, nutrition, and comfort for patients.
  • The role requires performing assistant-level assessments, documenting observations, and assisting with patient handling and emergency procedures.
  • Basic in-house laboratory tests and cleaning of surgical equipment are also part of the responsibilities.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience.
Provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client service.
� Provide, monitor, and document all husbandry requirements for patients such as cleanliness, nutrition, necessary and appropriate bedding, physical therapy, exercise, comfort and support.
� Perform assistant level assessments such as pain scoring or vital signs, treatments ordered veterinarian or directed by technician such as oral meds, document observations legibly in patient medical records.
� Assist with patient handling, diagnostic test/imaging set up, nursing care and admit/discharge of patients as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician.
� Assist with emergency department procedures as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician such as support for patient triage, transport of patient and CPR assistance.
� Transport patients within the hospital and into/out of the hospital.
� Assist with cleaning surgical & other medical equipment, packing/sterilizing instruments, properly cleaning surgical suites,
� Perform basic in-house laboratory tests such as snap tests, pcv/ts, urine sg, running analyzers, set up of other tests as deemed appropriate by veterinarian or technician, complete forms for laboratory, file lab reports and clean-up laboratory area.
� Communicate with doctors and technicians regarding patient status, trends, or concerns.
� Provide after care for patients according to owner wishes.
� Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
� Follow all OSHA and hospital policies, keep all areas clean, organized, and restocked.
� Document legibly and keep accurate patient medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
� Perform other duties as assigned.



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