We're looking for a few good people to help us continue to provide the highest-quality feline medicine in central Oklahoma!

We're looking for a full-time licensed veterinary technician or veterinary assistant with one–two years' experience. (Veterinary assistant candidates with six month's experience or current enrollment in a veterinary technician degree program are also welcome to apply, but preference will be given to assistants/technicians with greater experience.) This is a demanding position with long hours (overtime is possible) and a daunting amount to learn. The position requires someone who is capable of working as a team player, is highly motivated to learn new skills and solve problems independently, can communicate effectively with the public and other team members, is not  afraid of handling cats, and (for veterinary assistant candidates) has a desire to pursue advanced skills (including veterinary technician certification). (See below for a full job description for the veterinary assistant; an LVT/CVT would be expected to have the advanced assistant skills.)

The position is also highly rewarding. You'll have a daily positive impact on cats' lives and will participate in a wide range of challenging medical and surgical cases.

Starting salary for technicians is $12.00–$15.00/hr, depending on experience. Starting salaries for veterinary assistants is $9.00–$12.00/hr, depending on experience. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, six paid holidays, SIMPLE-IRA retirement plan with company match, profit sharing, paid CE, discount on Clinic services and purchases.

Send résumé to The Cat Clinic of Norman, 1000 E. Alameda, Suite 122, Norman, OK 73071; or e-mail to catmanager@sbcglobal.net. Questions? Please send e-mail to catmanager@sbcglobal.net.

Full Job Description: Veterinary Assistant

Supervisor

Hospital Supervisor or Veterinarian

Minimum Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent

basic math competency (arithmetic, fractions, unit conversions)

experience working with the public

computer literacy

experience handling animals in a medical setting and/or experience working in a laboratory

veterinary/medical knowledge and skills

Physical Requirements

ability to stand for long periods of time

ability to lift objects of up to 30 lbs over your head

Preferred Job Requirements (minimum requirements plus the following)

2+ years of college
1–2 years' experience as a veterinary assistant
computer literacy (Mac)

Special Notice

This job involves certain risks to the employee, including the risk of being scratched or bitten by cats; the risk of infection by contagious agents, including rabies; the risk of exposure to bodily fluids, including urine, diarrhea, vomit; and the risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals. Potential employees must have a current tetanus shot and are encouraged to consider rabies vaccination if they are offered a position at The Cat Clinic.

Job Responsibilities (under close supervision)

Assist veterinarian and veterinary technician as required

Administer daily treatments (medicine, food, water, IV fluids, etc)

Maintain complete records of patient treatments and status, controlled substances, client communications, etc.; communicated changes in patient status to veterinarian

Record patient histories from clients; record notes from veterinarian

Educate clients about all aspects of general feline healthcare

Answer client questions over the phone; document conversations

Maintain client confidentiality

Prepare exam rooms, surgeries, treatment areas for patients and veterinarian

Check in patients for surgery, hospitalization, boarding; discharge same

Restrain cats for specimen collection, medicine administration, radiographs, etc.

Perform preanesthetic exams (take pulse, resp, give premeds, etc.)

Run blood machine and basic urinalysis (w/o sediments)

Prepare labwork for veterinarian (spin blood, run PCV/HCT, prepare slides, set up for FeLV/FIV screens, etc.)

Prepare labwork for outside laboratories

Monitor patients during anesthesia (including set up and read Pulse Ox, ECG)

Set up IV (other than placing catheter)

Stock exam rooms and treatment areas; identify items for reorder

Fill prescriptions; identify items for reorder

Prepare invoices, estimates; schedule appointments

Clean kennels, disinfect surfaces, launder towels, wash dishes and litter pans

Understand frequently used medical terminology, learn proper spelling of terms

Other duties as assigned

Advanced Job Responsibilities

Draw blood

Read urine sediments

Read fecals

Place IV catheters

Take radiographs (set up machine, position cat, develop film)

Prepare and read cultures and sensitivities

Perform dental prophys

5/8/08