What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Nurse position at Vita Veterinary Care?
Overview
We are seeking a full time (35-40hrs/week) Veterinary Technician to join our team. Weekdays only, no nights, weekends or holidays. The ideal candidate will enjoy a fast pased but organized work flow in a clinic striving to provide high quality affordable veterinary services for dogs and cats. We are a small drama free clinic open to new ideas and new ways of providing outstanding service and patient care without compromising our beliefs or goals.
Duties
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and other medical procedures
- Handle and restrain animals during examinations and treatments
- Check in patients and aquire patient history and pertinent medical information and update digital records
- Perform blood draws, sample collection, place IV catheters, radiographs, surgery prep, intubate patients, monitor anesthesia, and dental prep
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the veterinary clinic or hospital
- Provide care for animals in clinic
- Monitor animals pre and post-surgery or during treatment
- Assist with digital record keeping
- Administer medications and other treatments where appropriate
- Utilize knowledge of veterinary critical care to support emergency cases
- Interact with clients both in person, on the phone and via email
Experience
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician is preferred however new graduates would be considered
- Knowledge of animal handling techniques and animal restraint methods a must
- Familiarity with specimen procedures in a veterinary setting is a plus
- Excellent computer skills are a must
- Compensation is based on experience and individual drive
- Well organized and able to multi-task ideal
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary clinic: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $28