Position: Veterinary Assistant (Part-time, 20 hours per week)

Department: Clinic

Classification: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $18-$20 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY.

Assists veterinarians in providing medical care and treatment for animals, and exceptional customer service to patrons. This position works directly with both shelter animals and community members and their pets to provide high quality, affordable veterinary care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Regularly clean the veterinary facility, ensuring that it remains in a sanitary and attractive condition.

*Clean and sterilize the animal enclosures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and provide a pleasant living environment for the clinic’s patients.

*Clean and maintain the veterinary equipment in a sterile condition.

*Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking-in clients.

*Maintain excellent client communication.

*Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately       with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.

*Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.

*Assist in taking blood, urine, and other samples to provide to the veterinarian for testing.

*Assist the veterinarian perform some tests, such as x-rays.

*Assist the veterinarian with animal handling.

*Administer any medications that the veterinarian has prescribed.

*Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.

*Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School Diploma.

· Computer proficiency with a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

· General knowledge of zoonotic diseases and infectious disease control.

· General knowledge of medical terminology.

· Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations while handling multiple tasks.

· Self-motivated to achieve results and maintain high standards.

· Must be reliable, organized, and adaptable to changes within the Clinic and RCHS.

· Knowledge of animal behavior and demonstrate appropriate animal handling skills.

· Ability to maintain high standard of patient care.

Ability to work independently and effectively with other managers and staff members in order to accomplish daily tasks as well as strategic plans.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
A valid driver’s license and ability to gain coverage through our motor vehicle insurance is required

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and zoonotic diseases. The environment is moderately loud, and the worker may be exposed to animal bites and/or scratches.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus while performing the duties of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell.

BENEFITS:  This is a non-exempt position with a range of $18-$20 dollars per hour depending on qualifications. Benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO); Simple IRA retirement program with employer contribution; professional development opportunities; access to low-cost veterinary care through the RCHS veterinarian, discounts for certain brands of pet food and pet medications; reduced adoption fees.

RCHS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers.

DISCLAIMER:

The duties listed in the job description(s) are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.