About the position
At Southern Kern, our experienced DVMs and support staff enable us to practice quality medicine. We devote the time needed to make informed decisions and treatment plans. We continuously strive to elevate our level of care to stay competitive and be the hospital that our community can rely on us for their pet's health. Our hospital is equipped with the tools to allow us to practice the level of medicine of which we can be proud. Our hardworking support staff infuse our practice with a sense of purpose. Caring for our patients is not just our profession, it is our calling in life. Our team is focused on constantly learning, training, and growing. That is why we offer a unique breadth of services including cutting edge diagnostics. We believe all pets should be able to receive the highest level of care they deserve. We are so proud of the legacy and reputation we have built in our community!
Responsibilities
- Provides compassionate patient care, keeping patients clean, dry, and comfortable.
- Alerts the veterinarian(s) to changes in patients’ condition.
- Recognizes patients with contagious disease and follows relevant procedures.
- Provides safe and effective patient restraint.
- Medicates patients.
- Uses proper safety techniques and positioning for radiological procedures.
- Recovers patients from anesthesia.
- Assists veterinarians and technicians in surgery and dentistry.
- Performs basic emergency care, CPR, and intensive care as needed.
- Helps with and documents patient treatments.
- Walks, cleans, and feeds patients.
- Sets up and assists with procedures, such as IV catheterization and other common treatments.
- Bathes patients as needed.
- Assists with patient admits and releases as needed.
- Ensures patients leave in better condition than they arrived (e.g., clean and with IV catheter removed).
- Maintains knowledge of drugs and their uses.
- Calculates drug dosages and fills prescriptions accurately; asks for guidance if necessary.
- Assists with lab tests as needed.
- Completes medical records accurately and efficiently.
- Performs procedures such as pedicures and fluid administration.
- Cleans, cares for, and packs surgical equipment properly.
- Keeps hospital clean and stocked.
- Removes trash from hospital and sweeps and mops floors daily.
- Launders soiled blankets, towels, and other linens.
- Utilizes in-house inventory control procedures to ensure items are stocked appropriately.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
- At least one year of recent experience in veterinary practice or medical environment, with increasing responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately manage and record detailed information in medical records and other data-management systems.
- Ability to properly restrain patients.
- Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- A commitment to outstanding client service.
- Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift, sometimes exceeding 10 hours per day.
Benefits
- 401k with 100% employer matching of 1st 3%
- Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Option Program when launched
- Annual Continuing Education allowance for industry specific certifications
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (available after 30 days). Paid 100% for full-time employees - Buy-up medical plan available. Additional family member coverage available at the employee’s expense
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account benefits
- PTO: 2 weeks PTO year one, 4 weeks year two+6 flex/bereavement/sick days + 6 paid holidays (available after 90 days)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D – Employer paid for the employee
- Additional voluntary benefits for Critical Illness, Additional Life and AD&D available
- EAP Wellness and access to Betterhelp.com
- Pet care discounts
- Scrub allowance
