Job Summary: 

• Perform blood draws and run in-house blood work.
• Dispense medication as prescribed by the doctor.
• Support the inventory accuracy of hospital stock and supplies.
• Prep and assist in surgical procedures.
• Assist in the operation of the anesthesia machine and other medical equipment.
• Prepare surgery packs and cut the surgical drapes.
• Accountable for taking quality radiographs.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the entire hospital, with an emphasis on kennels.
• Check on patients in the hospital and the boarding facility daily.
• Report any medical issues to the doctor.
• Clean exam rooms after each visit and prepare for the next client and patient.
• Ensure supplies are always available in exam rooms and the treatment room.
• Assist the Veterinary Technician.

Skills on Resume:

• Blood Collection (Hard Skills)
• Medication Administration (Hard Skills)
• Surgical Assistance (Hard Skills)
• Anesthesia Operation (Hard Skills)
• Diagnostic Radiography (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
• Infection Control (Hard Skills)
• Patient Observation (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Perform duties related to the operation of the animal laboratory according to specific standards and established procedures.
• Administer sedatives and general anesthetics, and assist in experimental surgery and physiological recording.
• Provide postoperative treatment and care for all animals.
• Observe animals for subtle signs of illness.
• Obtain history and collect biological samples upon illness or death.
• Assist in necropsies by exposing body cavities, dissecting tissues and recording findings.
• Harvest tissue for pathology or preservation.
• Assist with the maintenance of quality control procedures and quality control charts applicable to the variety of tests performed and laboratory policies.
• Provide for the needs of all laboratory animals, including the preparation of special diets, regular feeding, watering and general handling, so the animals become accustomed to human contact.
• Oversee the receipt of all incoming animals, including performing physical examinations, collecting biological materials for lab tests, administering medications, and observing animals during a quarantine period. Order animal husbandry supplies and equipment and maintain an inventory control system.
• Review requisitions for the purchase of laboratory animals and maintain appropriate records.
• Perform cleaning and sanitizing of cages, pens and rooms while disposing of waste materials.
• Maintain animal holding areas in a manner consistent with hospital policy and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) standards.

Skills on Resume:

• Lab Operations (Hard Skills)
• Anesthesia Administration (Hard Skills)
• Postoperative Care (Hard Skills)
• Health Observation (Soft Skills)
• Sample Collection (Hard Skills)
• Necropsy Assistance (Hard Skills)
• Quality Control (Hard Skills)
• Animal Husbandry (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Make sure patients are clean and comfortable.
• Responsible for restraining patients.
• Exercise patients on a walk as directed by the Head Technician.
• Assist the Head Technician with inventory.
• Maintain accurate medical records, including all log books.
• Assist the doctor in office examinations.
• Responsible for routine and therapeutic bathing of pets.
• Assist in performing lab diagnostics, fecal examinations, and other microscopic tasks.
• Assist in performing animal nursing tasks such as blood collection, IV catheter placement, drug administration, and cystocentesis.
• Assist with radiographs, including technique, positioning and developing.
• Assist during dental prophylaxis.
• Assist in monitoring anesthetized patients during procedures and recovery.
• Assist in treating and monitoring hospitalized patients as directed by the supervisor.
• Responsible for cleaning cages, bathtub, runs, restroom, floors, exam rooms, surgery, X-ray, waiting room, counters, and laundry.
• Procedure already established for cleaning, including cleaning chemicals and manner of cleaning, will be adhered to at all times.
• Vacuum floors of all hair and debris prior to mopping each time.
• Handle phone calls and make appointments.
• Enter client and patient data into the computer.
• Make new client charts.
• Put clients into exam rooms and TPR the patients.
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms after each use.
• Make clients feel welcome.
• Close out the day on the computer.

Skills on Resume:

• Patient Comfort Care (Soft Skills)
• Animal Restraint (Hard Skills)
• Laboratory Diagnostics (Hard Skills)
• Radiography Assistance (Hard Skills)
• Anesthesia Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Medical Recordkeeping (Hard Skills)
• Hospital Sanitation (Hard Skills)
• Client Communication (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Ensure safe, effective and efficient medical processes from check-in to discharge.
• Assist with patient exams, outpatient treatments, hospitalizations and discharges.
• Monitor the health of all patients throughout the day.
• Calculate basic medical math.
• Assist the clinician with diagnostic procedures.
• Provide patient care, including treatments.
• Prepare prescriptions and communicate discharge orders.
• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care.

Skills on Resume:

• Patient Flow Management (Hard Skills)
• Clinical Assistance (Hard Skills)
• Patient Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Medical Calculations (Hard Skills)
• Diagnostic Support (Hard Skills)
• Patient Treatment Care (Hard Skills)
• Discharge Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Nursing Care Support (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Help maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicate with the veterinarian and vet techs.
• Carry out or set up procedures that do not require a veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Adhere to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care.
• Mentor other members of the hospital team.

Skills on Resume:

• Patient Flow Support (Soft Skills)
• Veterinary Communication (Soft Skills)
• Procedure Setup (Hard Skills)
• Clinical Assistance (Hard Skills)
• Hospital Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Infection Control (Hard Skills)
• Client Education (Soft Skills)
• Team Mentorship (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Assist veterinarians with appointments (i.e, restraining animals for exams, preparing exam rooms for appointments, etc.)
• Responsible for prepping patients for surgery.
• Receive inventory shipments.
• Run simple in-house bloodwork.
• Responsible for kennel maintenance.
• Navigate the record system to find records and make appointments.

Skills on Resume:

• Animal Restraint (Hard Skills)
• Surgical Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Receiving (Hard Skills)
• In-House Bloodwork (Hard Skills)
• Kennel Maintenance (Hard Skills)
• Medical Scheduling (Hard Skills)
• Exam Room Setup (Hard Skills)
• Record System Navigation (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aid with routine diagnostic tests (i.e., taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal).
• Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of the hospital.
• Administer medications under the Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision.
• Responsible for feeding/bathing animals.
• Responsible for answering phones.
• Help clients with their pets.

Skills on Resume:

• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
• Animal Restraint (Hard Skills)
• Diagnostic Testing (Hard Skills)
• Instrument Sterilization (Hard Skills)
• Hospital Sanitation (Hard Skills)
• Medication Administration (Hard Skills)
• Animal Care (Hard Skills)
• Client Assistance (Soft Skills)