Job Summary
Responsible for daily care of all surgical patients, assisting doctors and veterinary technicians with pre-, peri- and post-operative care of patients, general cleaning, and training others to utilize our patient care
protocols.
Essential Job Functions
1. Knowledge and ability to intake and release patients, including delivering post-operative
instructions in a competent and friendly manner
2. Know basic veterinary medical concepts
3. Communicate in effective and professional manner with public, trainees, and all SPAH staff
members
4. Always represent SPAH in a professional and courteous manner
5. Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental standard operating procedures
6. Responsible for prepping patients for surgery, observing all clinic procedures, to enforce sterility
and safety of patients
7. General duties in the operating room during surgery, assisting with movement of patients,
recovery of patients, and general flow
8. Able to monitor anesthesia, with a clear idea of abnormal conditions
9. Ensure prompt and accurate paperwork procedures are followed each day
10. Able to respond appropriately during an emergency, able to take directions from a veterinarian
and/or veterinary technician, and maintain competency in CPR procedures
11. Able to work full days as a kennel assistant as assigned
12. Able to work full days as a pack assistant as assigned
13. Train veterinary assistants, new staff members, and trainees to utilize our patient care protocols
14. Able to work either first or second shift as assigned
15. All other duties as assigned
