What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician or Assistant- Part Time position at Vets Pets?
Description
A Healthy Pet is a Happy Pet. Louisburg Vet Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology and believes the best care comes from a commitment to education. We are passionate about providing exceptional veterinary services, care, and support to promote the long-term health and well-being of your animal companion.
If you’re passionate about animals and looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real impact, this is the place for you. At Louisburg Vet, you’ll work alongside a dedicated team that shares your love for veterinary medicine. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a wide range of animals and medical cases, and you’ll have opportunities to continue learning and growing in your role. We believe in nurturing both pets and people—and that starts with you
Duties
Physical Requirements:
A Healthy Pet is a Happy Pet. Louisburg Vet Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology and believes the best care comes from a commitment to education. We are passionate about providing exceptional veterinary services, care, and support to promote the long-term health and well-being of your animal companion.
If you’re passionate about animals and looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real impact, this is the place for you. At Louisburg Vet, you’ll work alongside a dedicated team that shares your love for veterinary medicine. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a wide range of animals and medical cases, and you’ll have opportunities to continue learning and growing in your role. We believe in nurturing both pets and people—and that starts with you
Duties
- Client communication
- Triaging patients including basic injury/illness assessment, gathering patient information, and taking vital signs.
- Performing diagnostic testing including radiographs and lab work
- Assisting with surgical procedures and patient monitoring
- Assisting in taking radiographs
- Giving IV & IM injections
- Dispensing controlled drugs
- Placing IV catheters and maintaining feeding tubes and urinary catheters
- Monitor Surgical procedures.
- Lab Diagnostics
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, and unpleasant odors.
- Ability to always communicate professionally and effectively and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
- Ability to provide high quality customer service.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift patients up to 40lbs throughout the workday with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to frequently lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push and squat
- At least one year of veterinary experience as an assistant or technician preferred.
- Tuition assistance
- A choice between two medical plans with prescription drug benefits
- Dental and vision coverage available
- 401(k) Savings Plan with employer match, including immediate vesting
- Life insurance for yourself, spouse and eligible dependents available
- Paid time off / holidays
- Health Savings Account available
- Short term disability available
- Supplemental critical illness and accident plans available
- Uniform allowance
- Continuing education allowance for credentialed technicians
- Employee assistance program