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Veterinary Technician Assistant / Patient Care
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our veterinary team. In this role, you will support the clinical staff by providing essential animal care and handling, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for our patients. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and passionate about animal welfare, assisting with a variety of tasks that contribute to the overall well-being of our animal patients.
Duties
- Handle animals with care and professionalism, including restraint of large and fractious dogs to ensure safety during examinations and procedures
- Provide daily animal care, including feeding, grooming, and monitoring health status
- Assist with animal restraint during medical procedures or examinations to ensure safety for both animals and staff
- Perform animal husbandry duties such as cleaning enclosures, bedding, and maintaining a hygienic environment
- Support surgical preparation tasks including cleaning surgical instruments, assembling packs, and autoclaving equipment
- Take radiographs (X-rays) accurately following established protocols
- Administer medications such as pills and injections under supervision or guidance from experienced veterinary staff
- Monitor vital signs of patients to assess their health status before, during, and after procedures
- Assist with mobility support for large dog patients post-orthopedic surgeries or during recovery periods
- Maintain detailed records of animal treatments, procedures, and observations to ensure accurate documentation
Qualifications
- Prior experience working with animals in a veterinary or pet care setting is preferred but not required; training will be provided for the right candidate
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately, including restraint of large or fractious dogs
- Basic knowledge of animal husbandry practices and cleanliness standards
- Comfortable performing routine medical tasks such as administering pills or injections and taking X-rays
- Strong attention to detail for record keeping and procedural accuracy
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Physical stamina to handle the demands of animal handling, lifting heavy objects or assisting with mobility support
Join our team to make a positive impact on the health and comfort of our animal patients while developing valuable skills in veterinary patient care.
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19