- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Full-time
- 0–1 years
Assist Shelter Medicine Veterinarians with diagnosis, care, anesthesia, surgery, diagnostics, and animal welfare tasks.
Responsibilities
- Humanely treat and care for all animals entrusted to Michigan Humane
- Evaluate animals medically and behaviorally; assess overall condition; clip nails and wings, screen for parasites, clean ears; arrange for sterilization when appropriate
- Educate the public on the proper care and handling of various species
- Administer medications and vaccines; draw blood and perform diagnostic tests; take radiographs; perform cytology; examine fecal samples; perform heartworm tests; assist with microchip placement
- Assist veterinarian during surgery; prepare patient; calculate and administer anesthesia; monitor patient vitals; log-controlled substances; clean instruments and room; complete surgical paperwork
Requirements
- High School diploma