Veterinary Laboratory Assistant

Company: Ethos Veterinary Health
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marin (www.pescm.com) is looking for candidates to join our busy hospital's laboratory. We have 2 Full time immediate openings: Monday- Thursday, swing shift, 2PM-1230AM, and Thursday-Sunday, daytime/swing blend, with a 2/hour differential for weekend hours. This is an Entry Level position and we will train the right candidate! While no veterinary or laboratory experience is necessary, this position does require you be both a team player and adept at working independently with a strong ability for self-management and precision attention to detail. About PESCM: PESCM, located in San Rafael, is the only 24/7 emergency and specialty practice in Marin County. We continue to see record breaking cases in all departments: Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Neurology, Urgent Care, Emergency, Critical Care, and Cardiology. Our mission is to serve pets and people by continually pushing to improve our medicine, our service, our communication, and ourselves. PESCM utilizes the cloud-based management software system, Ezyvet, which integrates with an iPad accessible patient treatment sheet software, Smartflow, for a paperless billing system so you can focus on what you do best, patient care!Why PESCM: PESCM celebrates core values such as respect, kindness, trust, appreciation, compassion, and dedication. We have a family-oriented approach to our hospital and recognize the importance of collaboration and foster a culture that is indicative of this. Management has been with the practice for over 16-years and maintains a relationship with every staff member, operating with an open-door approach to the team. We are all in this together! As our Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for the following:

• Perform CBC's including a 100 cell count manual differential
• Load specimens on the chemistry analyzer, perform dilutions as needed
• Perform coagulation tests, PT & PTT
• Perform blood gasses
• Perform COP
• Perform urinalysis including microscopic analysis
• Blood bank testing including crossmatches and blood typing
• Performs various serology ELISA and latex agglutination testing
• Performs microscopic fecal analysis
• Troubleshoots analyzer issues and LIS issues
• Prepare plasma samples for administration
• Package samples up for outside lab testing
• Keeping laboratory stocked
• Updating doctors in real time when results come inAbout You:
  • Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management skills, excellent follow through and attention to detail.
  • Must be comfortable working on computers and learning our software systems
  • Ability to take direction from a variety of staff members, including technicians and doctors
  • Must be a team player, motivated to learn new things and able to work in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
  • Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
  • Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!Benefits of working with us:We offer desirable alternative work schedules, a competitive bay area wage, shift differentials for weekend and overnight shifts, and double pay for holidays! We have a comprehensive benefit plan that includes medical/dental, 401k, paid time off, scrub/uniform store, in-house Fun-Committee, generous Pet benefit plan, continued education opportunities, and commuter benefit, as most of our staff travel from outside of Marin County, often passing other specialty practices!PESCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PESCM does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. PM19Powered by JazzHR29FSiKA1Pe

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