Veterinary Assistant in a busy specialty hospital

Veterinary Neurology and Imaging of the Chesapeake•Cockeysville, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Neurology and Imaging of the Chesapeake is seeking full-time Technician Assistants for our fast-paced specialty practice located within the Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This role would support our advanced diagnostic imaging service (MRI and CT), hyperbaric oxygen chamber, as well as our surgical caseload for three full-time neurologists. We are looking for a team player interested in the world of Neurology. This position has the potential to grow into a technician position in the future. Hours are Monday - Friday, rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Team player
Interested in the world of Neurology
All potential new hires are required to pass a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

ICU: Care of hospitalized patients including cage cleaning, walking, feeding, observation of patients.
Surgery: Help clean, set up and break down the operating room. Surgery instruments clean, sterilize, organize and wrap instruments
Patients: Ability to restrain for procedures performed by technicians or doctors, knowledge of neuro conditions treated, administration of oral medications, assessment of change in animal status
Public Relations: Professional, cheerful and helpful attitude when interacting with pet owners and team members.
Laboratory: Performance of laboratory tests, CSF preparation, completion of forms for labs sent out.
Assisting: Animal restraint, prescription filling and computer transaction entry.
Appointments: Running appointments with our Vet Neurologist.