What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician/Receptionist position at Family Pet Veterinary Practice?
Duties:
- Veterinary Technician/Receptionist
Are you a veterinary technician looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Or perhaps someone with animal handling skills who would like to become a vet tech? Consider joining the team at the Family Pet Veterinary Practice, located near downtown Silver Spring. We recognize the importance of the relationships between humans and animals and we see our clients and patients as extended family. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, solid organizational aptitude, and an ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and clients.
We are currently looking for a part-time position.
Experience preferred: anesthesia (including placement of IV catheters and monitoring anesthesia), dentistry (ability to conduct dental cleanings), radiology (familiarity in taking x-rays), phlebotomy (experience taking blood samples), standard exam room protocol (properly restraining animals for examination and administration of treatments) and general hospital operations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Being personable, having empathy and respect for clients and patients
Taking histories
Handling/restraint of pets
Assisting with vaccines, blood draws, taking radiographs
Running in-house lab tests, preparing/sending out samples to outside labs
Surgery preparation, anesthesia monitoring, dental cleanings
Filling prescriptions
Answering telephone, scheduling appointments
Checking clients/patients in and out, processing payments
General hospital clean up and stocking of inventory.
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule, oportunity to increase/decrease hours
- Paid Earned time off/Sick time for 25 hours/week or more
- Access to savings plan after 3 month employment
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22