Veterinary Assistant

Position Summary:

The Veterinary Assistant’s role is to perform horse care and handling duties; to perform basic barn care and housekeeping duties, to assist with laboratory sample processing; to assist veterinarians in daily preparation and final completion of appointments and treatments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Veterinarian Assistance: Support veterinarians during patient examinations and treatments, both in-clinic and ambulatory.
• Patient Admission and Discharge: Manage admissions and discharges in line with clinic protocols.
• Medical Record Management: Accurately maintain and update in-house medical records and ensure lab test results are correctly recorded and communicated.
• Laboratory Duties: Perform in-house lab tests as able, prepare lab samples for referral laboratories, and maintain laboratory logs and inventory of supplies.
• Surgical Support: Aid in pre-surgical preparations, assist with surgery processes, and manage post-surgical clean-up.
• Instrument Care: Clean, wrap, and sterilize instruments to maintain an adequate and sterile supply.
• Vehicle Preparation: Ensure veterinary vehicles are stocked and ready, with supplies organized for daily appointments.
• Animal Husbandry: Provide care such as feeding, watering, and following veterinary instructions for horse management, including stall and paddock maintenance.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with doctors and relay necessary information between doctors and horse owners.
• Housekeeping and Safety: Perform routine housekeeping, ensure OSHA & Safety compliance, and ensure a professional and safe workspace.
• Facility and Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and repair scheduling of equipment and upkeep the barn and hospital facilities to standards.
• Inventory Management: Record and manage inventory supplies, ensuring all areas are stocked appropriately.
• Customer and Staff Interaction: Provide customer service, train co-workers and students, and participate in staff meetings.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuing education opportunities to maintain licensure and stay current with industry standards.
• Customer and Staff Interaction: Provide customer service, train co-workers and students, and participate in staff meetings.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills                                

Verbal and Written Communication

Customer Service                                        

Professionalism

Detail-Oriented                              

Time Management                                                     

Computer Literacy

Patient Relations

Medical Terminology 

Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities                                         

Education/Licensing

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver’s License

Experience

Equine knowledge and skillset required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to restrain and handle equine patients.

Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, bending, and lifting.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Ability to work in a variety of environments (office setting, barn, outdoor elements, driving – work vehicles, tractor).