Transport:

Ensures complete and accurate records exist for all patients, including rabies certificates/tags and go-home paperwork/meds
Drives transport runs, ensuring arrival and departure times are on schedule
Supervises and helps with the loading and unloading of patients from transport vehicles
Able to recognize non-surgical candidates, reschedule based on illness and behavior, and adhere to the disease control protocols established by the Veterinarian/Vet in Charge
Ensures patients are safely secured in transport vehicles
Ensures proper paperwork is transported on both intake and return runs
Able to handle sensitive financial information and/or transport cash when necessary
Able to relay basic medical information to transport partners and owners upon intake or release of patients
Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of transport vehicles on a regular schedule

Kennel Assistant:

Veterinary Technician Assistant:

Responsible for preparing patients for surgery, observing all clinic procedures, and enforcing sterility and safety of patients
General duties in the operating room during surgery, assisting with the movement of patients, recovery of patients, and general flow
Able to monitor anesthesia, with a clear idea of abnormal conditions
Able to respond appropriately during an emergency, able to take directions from a veterinarian and/or licensed veterinary technician, and maintain competency in CPR procedures

Client Interaction:

Maintains the good reputation of Lynchburg Humane and South Central Spay Neuter Clinic in the community by communicating and acting in a reliable, friendly, and professional manner.
Knowledge and ability to intake and release patients, including delivering post-operative instructions in a competent and friendly manner
Know basic veterinary medical concepts

Compliance:

Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental standard operating procedures
Ensure prompt and accurate paperwork procedures are followed each day

Other:

Train veterinary assistants, new staff members, and trainees as assigned to utilize our patient care protocols
Able to work full days as a pack/prep/mat assistant as assigned
Cleaning and general maintenance of the facility as needed
All other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

Must have and maintain a valid VA Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

Client Education

Must be able to learn basic veterinary medical concepts, including but not limited to vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks
Must also be able to communicate basic veterinary concepts to owners and be able to repeat information relayed by a veterinarian
Will be asked to communicate with the public on a daily basis in a professional manner

Animal Handling

Must be able to learn characteristics of animal behavior (for example: be able to identify aggressive or fearful behavior)
Must be able to use appropriate safety equipment for fractious or feral animals
Must possess excellent reflexes
Able to identify own limitations and be willing to ask for help
Must become proficient at animal restraint for various procedures
Become “Fear Free Certified"

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work standing or sitting for 8 or more hours
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day with help
Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly
Must be able to see fine detail in a variety of situations
Must have a good range of motion in your back; for instance, twisting
Must be able to work in potentially extreme environmental temperatures
Must have an acceptable sense of balance
Must be able to work and reach on hands and knees
Must be able to use a ladder and or step stool
Must possess excellent hand-eye coordination

Emotional/Mental Requirements:

Must be able to work under stressful conditions and work efficiently and effectively under those conditions
Must be able to respond quickly to a variety of medical situations (with training)
Must be able to cope with death either due to surgical complication or euthanasia
Ability to rapidly and accurately process information
Ability to delegate tasks
Ability to recognize a need for assistance and ask for help
Ability to control instinct (for example: while restraining it is most often required to tighten grip and NOT release the animal when they begin to struggle)
Ability to make decisions
Ability to cope with frustrating situations and remain calm

Potential and Prolonged Exposures:

Veterinary Transport and Assistant