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Veterinary Assistant II
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2-5 years
Compensation
$22 - $22 per hour
Posted
1h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
This role involves assessing animal health, triaging medical needs, and assisting veterinarians with various medical duties. Key responsibilities include administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, maintaining medical records, and safely handling animals within a shelter environment.
Job Summary
Positions is responsible for assessing health of animals, triaging medical needs and assisting with medical duties as required.
Position Responsibilities
Administer medications to animals
Assesses the health of animals in the shelter
Assists the veterinarian during shelter rounds
Provides input on euthanasia decisions for medical reasons
Performs animal euthanasia
Performs diagnostic skin scrapes on animals
Performs diagnostic fecal parasite tests on animals
Utilizes equipment to perform diagnostics including bloodwork and x-rays
Clips and cleans wounds
Assesses animals for pregnancy
Assesses animals for fleas, ear mites, and other external parasites
Enters and updates animal medical records
Grooms severely neglected animals
Monitors medical supply inventory
Transports animals to veterinary clinics for spay-neuter surgery or other medical treatments
Prepares medications
Assist with procedures including but not limited to ear cleanings, dental cleanings, iv catheter placement, and bandage changes
Qualifications
Must have at least two (2) years working experience as a veterinary assistant in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter. Must be able to communicate with a culturally diverse staff and public and always display professional and courteous behavior. Must be able to write legibly and learn to use the shelter management computer system. Weekend and evening hours may be required. Must have a strong knowledge of animal health and diseases.
Must have strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, preferably in a shelter setting. Must have skills such as performing diagnostic tests and physical examinations on animals. Must be able to effectively communicate with veterinarians, managers, kennel and field staff in a professional and courteous manner. Must be able to safely and humanely handle and control potentially aggressive animals in excess of 50 lbs.
Working Conditions
Work is performed with potentially dangerous dogs, cats, and other animals. Work is also performed in a kennel area where the incumbent is exposed to dust, noise, bending, lifting, and other hazards of a kennel environment. Also includes handling of animal waste, fur/dander, and blood. Some tasks are performed in an office environment.
Physical Conditions
Sitting at a desk as well as standing and walking for long periods of time
Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials 50 pounds
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation
Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals
Tasks require the ability to communicate orally
Updated 1h ago
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Experience
2-5 years
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Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
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Compensation
$22 - $22 per hour
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Company
City of Indianapolis and Marion County
Team size
Growing team
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
The purpose and mission of Animal Care Services is advocating animal welfare, adoption, and rescue. The agency does this by protecting and promoting the health, safety, and welfare of pets and livestock in Marion County. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
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Veterinary Assistant II
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States • Full Time