Job Information
South Valley Animal Clinic Veterinarian Assistant in Albuquerque, New Mexico
**What they do: Examine pets and other non-farm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.
On the job, you would:
- Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
- Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
- Fill medication prescriptions.
- Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
- Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays.
- Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
- Administer vaccinations.
- Collect laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces, for testing.
- Prepare surgical equipment and pass instruments or materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
- Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
- Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.
- Perform hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.
- Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
Qualifications
Every 4^th^ weekend a vaccine clinic from 8am-1pm. Required to work this shift and able to rotate shifts.
Ability to lift patients up to 50 pounds.
Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
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