Veterinary Assistant

Company: Reproduction Specialty Group, Inc
Location: Lebanon
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary: Reproduction Specialty Group Inc is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to work with a dedicated and driven team of veterinarians, specialists, and a support team for our business. Our areas of expertise include breeding services, genetics, animal health and nutrition. RSGI strives to provide its clients with professional services resulting in superior results. We work with clients one on one to tailor our services to their program's needs. At RSGI, we believe that our staff must set the standards for business through honesty, integrity, respect, and leadership, to encourage growth of the animal reproduction industry while providing our partners a superior level of veterinary service and customer care. All positions must embrace this mission and lead by example. The Veterinary Assistant will be responsible for working with the veterinarians and team leads to support the process of daily operations and efficiencies of surgery, anesthesia and embryology. The candidates ability will be evaluated against each of these areas to determine best fit. RSGI is a metrics-based company setting goals and expectations to provide a roadmap for the growth and advancement of the individual and the company. These responsibilities are crucial for RSGI's future success and the development of the future leaders of RSGI. The Veterinary Assistant will be self-driven, dedicated, with exceptional people skills, and have an outstanding work ethic with the ability to work in a fast pace environment. Essential Functions: 1. Develop a general understanding of all the aspects of RSGI a. RSGI Breeding Services / Veterinary Services i. LAI, ET procedures b. RSGI Genetics i. Assist with semen collection and freezing ii. Storage and shipping of genetic material c. Farm production and donor programming d. RSGI Nutrition i. Understand the fundamental basics of the platform e. RSGI Animal Health i. Pharmacy products & assist with pulling, packing and shipping supply orders f. Office Operations & Management i. Answer client questions calls and provide helpful responses ii. Forward call requests to appropriate team members or log messages for timely follow-up 2. Embryology / Surgery / Veterinary Assistant / Extended Travel a. Accurate grading and evaluation of embryos b. Accurate movement of embryos from donors to recipients c. Accurate recording of data in medical records d. Gain a full understanding of anesthetist for related surgical procedures e. Maintain current and accurate controlled substance logs for assigned veterinary team f. Assist with sterilization and packing of veterinary kits g. Assisting with laparoscopic artificial insemination and embryo transfer days 3. Inventory management for assigned veterinary team a. Monitoring consumable inventory usage b. Utilize packing lists to manage packing equipment and outgoing supplies for on road programs 4. Semen collection and inventory assistant a. Assist Semen Inventory Manager with semen movement preparation for breeding programs. b. Packing and unpacking of semen inventory. c. Gain an understanding and be comfortable with ram collection and processing for fresh programs d. Assist with frozen semen caning and inventory management as needed. 5. Maintain accurate computer records at all times 6. General farm labor, feeding, cleaning is expected from all employees a. Rotational weekend chores are expected by all non-office team members (every 4 to 7 weeks based on team). One day the following week is granted off to compensate for weekend duties, generally Tuesday 7. Attend training and continuing education classes Essential Education, Skills and Experience: --- High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent experience --- 2+ years of experience in animal agriculture with 0+ years leading teams --- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one's sleeves --- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills and ability to promote a team environment --- Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrix organization --- Excellent written and verbal communication skills --- Experience obtaining and analyzing data and records --- Tough minded with the ability to have an opinion and healthy debate with the executive team, but professionalism to present a unified front once a decision is made --- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and good follow through skills --- Ability to handle conflict, difficult situations, and urgent issues in a professional manner Key Factors for Employee Success: --- Honesty --- Integrity --- Respect --- Leadership --- Loyalty --- Excellence --- Confidentiality Physical Demands and Work Environment: --- Occasionally required to stand, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl and to lift/carry up to 60 pounds --- Frequently required to walk --- Continually required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear --- The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions, nature and level of work to be performed. The company reserves the right to modify this job description at any time due to performance or changes in the business focus, without notice. Reproduction Specialty Group employees are hired, promoted, and rewarded based on talent, performance, and dedication. We cannot afford to deprive the company of capable people and will not allow harassment or discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, disability, or veteran status. Reproduction Specialty Group is a proud equal opportunity employer. Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No

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