Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Position / Job Title: Veterinary Assistant
Job Grade: (to be confirmed)
Business Unit: Veterinary Services
Department: Veterinary - VA

Job Purpose*

This role is responsible for supporting the efficient and effective execution of the day-to-day veterinary duties of the Department. Duties will be directed by the supervisor on the monthly roster under the direct supervision of the rostered Veterinary Surgeon.

Roles & Responsibilities*

• Translating all consultations.
• Reporting test results to clients by phone.
• Counting and dispensing medications.
• Restraining animals for anaesthesia.
• Monitoring anaesthetics and post operation recovery.
• Medicating hospitalised animals.
• On a shared rotation, be on duty out of hours, which includes evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• When on duty, reply to and keep a record of all calls directed from the hotline, and contact the duty Veterinary Surgeon.
• Driving the mobile clinic and being responsible for the daily maintenance. Report any faults/area of concern to the supervisor.
• Performing the duties of the in-house laboratory according to laboratory manual.
• Being responsible for the daily cleaning and periodic maintenance of all equipment used by the Department and keeping work areas clean.
• Keeping logs for reporting equipment faults to the supervisor.
• Keeping all clinics stocked with necessary paperwork, information sheets medications by orders to the dispensary. Keeping accurate records of all stock movements.
• Participating trainings as directed by the supervisor.
• Participating SPCA public events when required.
• Cooperating with all other departments on a daily basis for any job-related tasks.

Qualification*

• Completed HKCEE/ DSE or relevant qualifications.

Requirements*

• Proficiency in both spoken and written Cantonese and English.
• Relevant experience in the veterinary field preferred.
• Hong Kong driving license 1 & 2 preferred.
• Good team player with excellent communication and organisational ability.
• Able to work on shift duty in different locations so as on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays

All information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment purpose.

Please submit your full resume with expected salary to the Human Resources Department, SPCA (HK), 5 Wan Shing Street, Wanchai, HK or Email to hr@spca.org.hk.