Veterinary Assistant
Bloomington, Indiana Area
• Prep animals for surgery, monitor patients and assist doctors during procedure, perform dental cleanings, recover patients post-operation • Place IV catheters and ET tubes, draw blood, run in-house blood work as well as prepare specimens to be sent off, read fecal tests and ear swabs, take radio-graphs, trim nails, and express anal glands• Provide treatment for all animals in facility; clean and dress wounds, administer medications, clean kennels• Enter and fill prescriptions, enter SOAP notes, surgery notes, charges, and discharge instructions into database, file paperwork• Communicate with clients for veterinarians in exam rooms, by phone, and when discharging a patient post-operation