Veterinary Assistant/ RVT

Company: Conley & Koontz Equine Hospital
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Conley & Koontz Equine Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician The assistant/technician is primarily expected to assist the DVM in all aspects of patient care and restraint. The assistant/technician will be expected to perform the following required tasks: -Be able to lift at least 50lbs -Participate in surgical on-call rotations -Participate in weekend shift coverage - Live within a permitable distance from the hospital for emergencies -Must have a valid drivers license, ambulatory assistants may drive vet trucks -Participate in Holiday shift coverage -Computer skills and ability to learn practice management software system for billing, scheduling and inventory management. -Collect and process lab samples i.e. coggins(written and global) IgG, CBC, Chemistry, FEC, PCV/TP or any other tests asked by the DVM -Work on the ambulatory vehicles when the DVM works(This means some days you will leave early, some days you may work late, and some days will be mandatory off) -Stock and sterilize surgical instruments -Stock the exam rooms and/or ambulatory vehicles and keep them clean and organized, i.e. Restock drugs and other items used from that day -Participate in patient treatments and surgical procedures, on the road and in hospital -Assist in cleaning hospital facilities, offices, and vehicles when needed. -MUST have extensive experience handling and restraining horses. The assistant at Conley and Koontz Equine Hospital is primarily expected to assist the DVMs. However, Conley and Koontz Equine Hospital does value cross training; so the assistant will be trained to perform other tasks; i.e. assisting with many office, hospital, and cleaning duties as needed. Please include any horse experiences you may have along with your resume

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