Animalmedicalcenter
Operating Room Veterinary Assistant (ORVA)
510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065
Sponsorship not specified$17k-$22kDetected 9 days ago
Patient CareResearchCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- Veterinary assistants play a vital role at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center.
- They work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide comfort and care for all our patients.
- Our veterinary assistants help during patient exams, blood sampling, catheter placement, and assist in running point of care laboratory tests.
Responsibilities
- With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field.
- Manage flush for arthroscopy/cystoscopy
- A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field.
- Perform pre-op radiographs as needed
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking while paying close attention to details
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, demonstrating a high level of initiative
- High proficiency in patient handling
- Knowledge of surgical procedures
- Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively
Nice to have
- High school diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred
Compensation
- This project transformed the hospital's entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.
Company info
- Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care.
- Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.
- Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.
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