Care Animal Center

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About this Opportunity: Care Animal Center has won multiple awards and has experienced tremendous growth since opening in 2014. We are seeking a full-time qualified Veterinary Assistant/Technician candidate to join our well-versed team! We are looking for a candidate that is highly motivated with an outgoing personality, has great telephone/communication skills, exceptional customer service skills, and is proficient in multitasking.

The ability to smile all day, have a positive attitude and a love for animals is a must. Our clients and their pets, (their family members, our patients) are of utmost importance. Therefore compassion and understanding are required in this position. The ideal candidate must be a team player. The success of this practice depends on the entire teams' ability to work together in every situation. Professional interactions with our clients and the public is an image we want to maintain.

However, the unprofessional, not too busy to pet, cuddle and love on the patients that come in the clinic is important as well. Care Animal Center Strives to provide high quality medicine and customer service at all times. We strive for excellence. If this describes you and your desire to be part of a great team, this veterinary technician position could be the right fit for you!

Job Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities/Requirements: Experience in the veterinary field is preferred and will be prioritized over applicants that do not have any. Requirements of this position include: good client communication and phone skills, basic computer literacy skills, ability to multitask in busy atmosphere, ability to lift 50 pounds, write legibly, dress professionally (scrubs), show up on time for each shift, ability to administer injections, perform venipuncture, take vitals, restrain animals when necessary for examination or treatment, provide treatments/medication as necessary, and work well independently and in group settings.
• Essential functions for this position include: assisting veterinarians in medical procedures (including surgical), performing routine laboratory procedures and analyses, preparing samples for outside laboratory analysis, inducing anesthesia and intubation monitoring patients under anesthesia, initiating emergency procedures, maintaining pharmacy records/test logs, taking and developing radiographs, performing dental cleanings, completing ear cleanings and nail trims, and performing other duties as assigned.

Preferred Requirements: These are not required, but are sought after for this role

• Experience working in a veterinary clinic (familiar with terminology)
• Experience running reception desk
• Avimark experience
• Great computer, verbal, and written literacy skills

Additional Benefits: (FT Only)

• Health, dental, & vision insurance assistance
• 401k policy
• Flexible schedule
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

What are you waiting for? Feel free to reach out with any questions or for more information regarding this opportunity through Indeed messaging or a phone call!

Contact name: Dawn Garrow - Hiring manager

Clinic number: (563) 888-1000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• What experience, skills, or knowledge do you possess that would translate to this role effectively?
• Are you willing to work FT for this position? (30-40 hours per week including some evenings)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary clinic: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CVA or RVT Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Davenport, IA 52806 (Required)

Work Location: In person