Veterinary Assistant

Job Details

Job Location
:
Wichita, KS 67219

Position Type
:
Full Time

Education Level
:
High School

Salary Range
: $14.50 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Shift
:
Day

Job Category
:
Veterinary Services

Come join the Kansas Humane Society pack! We are looking for Veterinary Assistants who love being an important part of an animal's life.

*** KHS is a qualified employer for the Public Loan Service Forgiveness program.***

• Opportunity for two pay increases per year!
• Generous paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid time when closed for Inclement Weather
• Comprehensive low deductible health, pharmacy and dental plans
• Vision insurance plan
• SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan with a generous company match
• Pre-tax spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses
• Discounted YMCA membership
• Discounts on adoptions, retail store items, basic veterinary services and medicine, and pet food
• Employee Assistance Program

The Veterinary Assistant position must fully understand multiple clinical functions and fill in when and where needed for the success of the KHS mission. Provides close assistance to the DVM, Clinic Manager or Clinic Supervisor on duty to provide quality medical care for the animals in our care. This includes, but is not limited to physical examinations, accurate documentation, determining surgical flow, induction, intubation, surgical prep, medication administration, instrument care, and cleaning, inventory control of shelter’s medical supplies, fill and administer medications, evaluate patient progress, work with each department to serve animal medical needs, and educate clients, volunteers, and externs on medical conditions and health.

Promote the humane care and treatment of animals. Perform basic exam, understand normal vs. abnormal, and bring abnormal findings to the attention of the DVM. Collect and test specimen samples through a variety of methods and read the results. Monitor animal wellbeing during surgery. Fill prescriptions and administer medication. Provide treatment assistance. Perform appropriate and safe animal handling techniques. Accurately complete forms and records so that communication within and between departments is clear.

Uphold clinic standards honestly and ethically. Good understanding of KHS preventative health care policies. Maintain a clean environment for both animals and people in the KHS Clinic.

Provides proper instrument and equipment cleaning. Requests maintenance when appropriate. Prepares surgical packs. Runs and utilizes various lab and surgical equipment.

Assists the Clinic Manager and Clinic Supervisor in maintaining adequate stock of Clinic and Pharmacy supplies. Requests supplies as needed. Stocks and rotates supplies.

Assists the Clinic Manager and Clinic Supervisor with supervision and training of volunteers.

Provides and models timely, polite, and respectful internal and external customer service regardless of the circumstances. Must remain calm, flexible, and willing to see other perspectives. Provides recognition and support to both staff and volunteers for their individual contributions to our agency. Explains medical conditions and treatments to volunteers, foster parents, outside customers and shelter staff.

Performs accurate, complete, and concise surgical documentation, medical exam findings, test results, and vaccination history, using PetPoint. Basic understanding of data entry and retrieval in PetPoint. Schedules medical appointments. Maintains accurate Drug Log records. Provides clerical assistance to other clinic staff as time allows.

Participates in staff training and development opportunities as requested. Participates in special events, projects, and cross training programs as needed.

HAVE COMPASSION – We have empathy and understanding for the community and pets we serve, our teammates and our partners in animal welfare.

EXEMPLIFY COMMITMENT – We show our dedication in our work ethic and willingness to learn and grow.

ACT WITH INTEGRITY – We prioritize integrity in all our actions.

RESPECT…