Veterinary Assistant, Heart of Chelsea, Washington

Provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client service. � Provide, monitor, and document all husbandry requirements for patients such as cleanliness, nutrition, necessary and appropriate bedding, physical therapy, exercise, comfort and support.

� Perform assistant level assessments such as pain scoring or vital signs, treatments ordered veterinarian or directed by technician such as oral meds, document observations legibly in patient medical records. � Assist with patient handling, diagnostic test/imaging set up, nursing care and admit/discharge of patients as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician.

� Assist with emergency department procedures as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician such as support for patient triage, transport of patient and CPR assistance. � Transport patients within the hospital and into/out of the hospital. � Assist with cleaning surgical & other medical equipment, packing/sterilizing instruments, properly cleaning surgical suites, � Perform basic in-house laboratory tests such as snap tests, pcv/ts, urine sg, running analyzers, set up of other tests as deemed appropriate by veterinarian or technician, complete forms for laboratory, file lab reports and clean-up laboratory area.

� Communicate with doctors and technicians regarding patient status, trends, or concerns. � Provide after care for patients according to owner wishes. � Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel. � Follow all OSHA and hospital policies, keep all areas clean, organized, and restocked. � Document legibly and keep accurate patient medical records in accordance with hospital policy.

� Perform other duties as assigned.