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Assistant must have a solid foundation as a veterinary assistant with exceptional knowledge and skill, working as part of the Internal Medicine team to continue to provide extremely high standards of veterinary care.   Qualifications:    Minimum of two years veterinary assistant experience in a Veterinary Specialty Hospital preferred.    Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding environment, demonstrating the ability to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines while paying attention to details.    Ability to work independently and use initiative but also able to work as part of a team.    Must be experienced and proficient in handling, a clear communicator and efficient in the supportive Veterinary assistant role during procedures.    Must be proficient in handling sensitive instruments and equipment.    Must be able to lift 50 pounds.    Must be able to work well and be composed in stressful situations.    Must be able to follow detailed protocols    Must be organized and able to complete documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.    Skills and Responsibilities:    Restrain patients for routine examinations, IV catheter placement, blood draws, induction and recovery    Infection control: cleaning and disinfecting of work areas, instruments, equipment and cages.    Place daily central supply order, including special outside orders    Weekly checks for expired medications    Work with LVT to complete anesthesia machine maintenance checklist twice weekly    Set up for simple procedures in Endoscopy, Dialysis, Treatment Room and surgery prep.    Along with LVT, set up for complex procedures, including those involving fluoroscopy.    Coordinate with IM LVT’s for procedure set up and timing    Assist doctors during procedures (scopes, foreign body retrievals) as needed by DVM, within the parameters of the law.    Clean equipment after procedures and turn over room in preparation for next procedure    Clean/sterilize and maintain equipment (Automatic Endoscope Processor, Microscope, Endoscopes, lead gowns).    Clean workspace at the end of the day: take out trash and recyclables, replace sharp containers    Maintain supply of clean laundry, dirty laundry to housekeeping as needed    Assist in the cleaning/maintenance of the dialysis room as needed.    Along with LVT’s troubleshoot equipment problems    Operate Cone Beam CT and Fluoro unit    Set CO2, and diode laser    Set up endoscopy laser in Surgery as needed    Work with Team Leader/Manager to schedule PM’s    Work with Team Leader/Manager to assist with training new staff in set up for procedures and use of specialized equipment.    Work with Team Leader/Manager to identify the need for new equipment and liaison with dept head for approval.    Input test results into patient record as needed.    Any duty deemed necessary   Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Competitive salary Generous sign-on bonus $1,000 Generous paid time off Tuition assistance 50% discount on veterinary care 403b matching Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer Pay Ra