What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant and Technician position at Santa Cruz Pet Clinic?
We are looking for experienced full-time veterinary technicians. We will also look at applicants interested in part-time.
Our patients are mostly cats and dogs, but soon we will be seeing large animals through mobile visits!!!
Candidate should have great communication skills, be able to multitask, and have experience in a veterinary setting. We train our staff to work in all positions, so the candidate will rotate through room tech, CSR, surgery tech, and more. The position will involve prepping for surgery, monitoring animals during surgery, monitoring animals as they recover, checking in clients/patients for surgery/appointments, releasing from surgery/appointments, and caring for hospitalized patients. Veterinary technicians are expected to intubate, administer vaccines, administer IV and IM injections, place IV catheters, take radiographs, perform diagnostics, demonstrate proper animal handling and restraint, draw blood, and more. Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds.
We are a high-volume, fast-paced, full service clinic. Our technicians get to do everything and will have exposure to a plethora of services. Our days are never boring!
We also operate a mobile spay/neuter clinic that travels throughout Arizona. Our mobile non-profit does great work in the community, helping the underserved and those with limited financial resources.
After a 90-day probationary period, our full-time benefits package includes paid time off, employer paid health/dental insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), a retirement plan and heavily discounted veterinary care. Pay depends on experience.
Being bilingual is a huge plus!
To apply, submit a resume and cover letter. Pay depends on experience level.
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21