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Careers:
The Cleburne County Animal
Clinic keeps job applications of file for 1 yr after the application
is presented to us. When an opening becomes available for any position,
the current file of job
applications is reviewed prior to advertising the
position as open. We encourage anyone that would have an interest in
joining our team to maintain an open application in our files, and to
be
sure and update that application at least yearly. The Cleburne County
Animal Clinic is a full-service animal hospital, therefore previous medical
experience (veterinary or otherwise) is one
of the most important
things we look for in an application. A professional and caring attitude
is also very important, and that attitude is easily assessed by speaking with
the applicant
personally. This is the primary reason we prefer applicants
submit their resume in person. Resumes are also received by mail, fax
(501) 362-8284, and by e-mail to docjim@cleburnevet.com.
Here are brief descriptions of
the positions at our clinic. We maintain an active file of applications
for each position, even if they are currently filled. If a position
becomes available,
the first thing we do is review the current file of
applicants for that
position before we advertise the position as open:
Assistant: This position primarily involves
directly assisting the Dr. and primary assistant in the outpatient
clinic. The assistants are responsible for getting the patients
from
the reception area into the examination room and helping the client get
their pet back to their vehicle after the appointment. The
assistants obtain and record the
patients weight and temperature, and
holds the patient for the examination. The assistant also administers
any injectable medication and prepares and labels any dispensed
medication. The assistant also is responsible for maintaining the surgical
suite, sterilizing surgical packs and assisting in preparing animals for surgery
or treatments.
Experienced assistants will be taught the operation and
maintenance of our complete laboratory equipment. This position is
expected to be expanded to where the
assistant is able to obtain and perform
basic blood chemistry analysis, urinalysis and ekg's. This is
a full-time position with full days on Mon, Tues, Thurs and
Fridays and
alternating Wednesday Mornings. This position is also expected to be
expanded to taking responsibility for care of hospitalized or boarded pets
on alternating weekends. This position requires a high-school diploma or
GED and some medical experience. Experience in a veterinary
hospital is a plus,
but not a requirement.
Kennel Attendant: This is usually a full-time position, but
we sometimes fill the position with part-time employees as well. This
position primarily includes care
of the hospitalized patients and boarded
pets. This position requires an excellent ability to get along with
animals as well as people. A high-school diploma or GED
is also required for this position. This position
may be expanded to taking responsibility for performing some weekend
kenned duties.
Receptionist: The receptionist welcomes clients arriving with their pets and maintains the medical records. She is in charge of keeping the appointment schedule organized and
assists in keeping the clinic running smoothly. This position requires excellent people skills, a high-school diploma or GED and working knowledge of Quickbooks accounting.
A word from Dr.
Pierce:
It is
not unusual for some positions in a veterinary hospital to change and evolve
because of different personalities or abilities of the available staff. We
have been blessed to have many
different people spend a part of their employment
with us. Many have moved on to bigger and better things (Including a
professor of horse surgery at UCA-Davis, several registered
nurses,
general practice veterinarians and business owners). Working at a
veterinary practice is often exciting and challenging as well as sometimes sad
and heart-wrenching. From
new puppies to saying goodbye to an old and
beloved pet, there is nothing like being involved in people's lives with their
pets. I often compare the positions here to what they say
about
the Peace Corps: "It's the toughest job you will every love!"
It is, admittedly, difficult to find people that have that perfect combination
of compassion and an obsession for
detail and performance. If you think
you have that type of dedication and caring, I invite you to maintain an
application on file at our clinic.
Dr. Pierce
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