What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary/Technical Assistant position at Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services?
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As an Veterinary Technical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our animal residents. Your primary responsibility is to provide compassionate care, maintaining a clean, safe, and nurturing environment for the animals under our care.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Feeds and waters animals according to feeding instructions and established schedules.
- Cleans and organizes animals’ living areas such as pens and cages
- Cleans and disinfects animal areas.
- Observes animals to identify signs of injury, illness, or disease.
- Provides general treatments for animals; contacts veterinarian for more advanced treatment.
- Maintains records of information such as weight, physical condition, diet, feeding schedule, and medications given.
- Restock supplies.
- Answers general questions from clients about the animals such as behavior.
- Takes phone calls and schedules appointments.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work with animals and to remain calm in strenuous circumstances.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to meet clients needs and provide necessary assistance.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform the physical duties of the job.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds at a time.
About Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services
Our Mission
Together with our Rochester Community, we better the lives of animals through life-saving care and we better the lives of our veterinary community by prioritizing our people.
Our Team
Our team of experienced veterinarians and support staff are dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. We are passionate about giving our team the best environment to help our Rochester Community.
Our Services
We will offer a wide variety of Emergency Services, including maintaining the only overnight Emergency Hospital in the greater Rochester Area.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance/Vision Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account with employer contribution
- Life insurance - employer paid
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- And more…