Veterinary Assistant at Aj’bay Associates

Aj’bay Associates is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Veterinary Assistant

Location: Lagos

Job Description

We are looking to recruit a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to assist in consultancy services in our project with our team by providing assistance with nursing and other duties.
The Veterinary Assistant will educate clients on pet health, ensure the safety and comfort of patients, and oversee continuity of care.
You will collaborate with team members to create a positive, comfortable environment for patients.
You will provide professional, efficient service at all times.
To ensure success you need to love animals, and have the ability to optimize their comfort during treatment and hospitalization. Preferred candidates are dexterous, knowledgeable and caring.

Responsibilities

Ensuring treatment areas, examination rooms, hospital areas, cages and laboratories are clean and organized.
Sterilizing equipment.
Ensuring clients and pets are comfortable in waiting area.
Providing empathetic care for hospitalized patients, and keeping patients and their cages clean.
Restraining irritable, angry patients appropriately and safely where required.
Assisting with administering medication, drawing blood and cleaning patients’ teeth.
Performing diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests.
Liaising with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to ensure continuity of patient care.
Complying with hospital standards, rules, regulations and policies.
Maintaining medical records.

Requirements