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Veterinary Assistant / Tech
$38k-54k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Week Ago
Veterinary Medical Center is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant / Tech Near Union City, CA
Veterinary medical center -
Our clinic is currently is seeking motivated self-starters with clinical and customer service skills. Our ideal candidate is a friendly, motivated, and compassionate professional who works well with fellow team members in a fast-paced environment.
Interested candidates are preferred to have prior experience working in a Veterinary Hospital/Clinic.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian's productivity. Lead veterinarians and veterinary medical team through the Cycle of Service and communicate with the other associates to maintain the flow of patients.
- Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing procedures that do not require veterinarian assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets.
- Educate clients about preventive care, pet health needs, any diagnosis or treatment, hospital services and other issues.
- Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts.
- Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
- Assist with surgery as applicable. *Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts regarding duties of credentialed veterinary technicians.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
ATTITUDE:
- Initiative - shows willingness and aptitude to take appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
- Cooperativeness and flexibility of work schedule- Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others.
- Flexibility - Is open to changing situations and opportunities and is willing to perform all tasks assigned.
- Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency - Maintains a positive 'can do' outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- One year related experience highly preferred.
- Compensation based on experience and skill in the field.
- Knowledge of CORNERSTONE Software is a plus.
- Physical effort: Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (lifting assistance provided when lifting animals over 50 lbs). Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
If this is what you are looking for, we would love to discuss the opportunity for you to join our team!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: starting pay from $18.00/hour (Strongly depends on experience and skill level)
Experience: Field training is acceptable
- Veterinary Technician: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits offered:
- Health Insurance, Dental and Vision
- 401 (k) after completion of 1 year
- PTO
Typical end time:
- 7PM
Typical start time:
- 8AM
Work Remotely
- No
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$38k-54k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/03/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/20/2024
WEBSITE
vmceverett.com
HEADQUARTERS
EVERETT, PA
SIZE
25 - 50
FOUNDED
1976
CEO
WILLIAM B TARPLEY DVM
REVENUE
<$5M
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