Overview
Dr. David Cowan was the original founder who established Whipple Avenue Pet Hospital in 1979. After a long and successful career, Dr. Cowan retired and sold the hospital to his Associate Veterinarian, Dr. Cyndi Stiglich. Dr. Stiglich became the new owner of Whipple Avenue Pet Hospital in 2015. Our hospital is located in beautiful Redwood City. At Whipple Avenue Pet Hospital, we strive to provide the best pet parent experience and medical care for your pet. We are a full-service veterinary hospital primarily caring for cats, dogs, and pocket pets. We are grateful to our local community for their decades of support and look forward to meeting you and your pet!
Requirements
Our busy small animal practice in Redwood City is looking for an Veterinary Assistant to round out our team. Family type community with a tech/ hipster vibe. Practice is well established with a loyal clientele. Our practice focus is on preventative medical care, supporting the human/animal bond and providing a positive experience for both client and patient! We have a great team and our staff is cross trained to perform veterinary assisting and front desk duties. Must have an excellent bedside manner and good communication skills. We offer a competitive salary, medical insurance, continuing education and personal pet discounts. Easy access to public transport. $1000 SIGNING BONUS FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES. JOB DESCRIPTION VETERINARY ASSISTANT The veterinary assistant is the veterinarian’s and registered veterinary technician's primary medical support. They begin the examination procedure and continue to assist the doctor throughout the examination, diagnosis and treatment phases. They aid the veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail. They have a very significant role in communicating with and education clients about their pets. Qualifications Education and Licensure Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Previous On-The-Job and animal handling training Experience Requirement Experience as veterinary technician, veterinary assistant or animal handling experience. Personal Requirements Minimum of 18 years old. Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain. Can stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis. Is well-spoken and approaches his/her job duties in a mature nature. Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members. Has excellent client communication skills. Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position. Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases. Performance Expectations Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients. Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks. Can legibly keep accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy. Can prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas. Can perform physical assessments; record observations legibly in files or computer. Can effectively restrain pets even when large or difficult. Understands all common vaccinations and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients. Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty. Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees. Gives SQ, IM and IV injections. Can handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate. Can prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies. Can explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions. Understands usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients. Can maintain an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies as determined by the inventory control system. Can assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids. Can properly care for all surgical materials; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery. Can perform emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage. Can perform clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records. Can effectively position for and take radiographs. Can perform electrocardiograms. Can place IV catheters and properly care for them. Understands the use and care of IV pumps as well. Knows common disease states and can alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients. Can prepare a patient and the machine for an ultrasound procedure. Can admit patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders. Can discharge patients based on the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state. Other duties as necessary