Full Time Veterinary Assistant/Technician

We are a busy AAHA-Accredited Veterinary Hospital where high-quality medicine is practiced in a caring family atmosphere.

We are a thriving clinic and looking for a licensed technician or skilled and experienced veterinary assistant to join our team. We need someone kind, considerate, hard-working and detail-oriented. We are incredibly committed to providing a DIVERSE and INCLUSIVE workplace environment and creating a space for learning and achieving excellence in vet med.

An employee interested in teaching others is preferred and may be required. We strongly believe that every pet should be handled and cared for with respect. Mistreatment or rough handling of pets is not tolerated or welcome here.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform TPR (temperature, pulse and respiration) assessments, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the veterinarian
• Prep and assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures
• Triage patients and gather brief medical histories
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, i.e., EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, syringe pump, anesthetic monitors and machines
• Anesthetize animals and monitor anesthesia under the direction and supervision of the veterinarian
• Communicate with clients/owners about the status of patients, as directed by the veterinarian
• Fill prescriptions/administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms (after each patient), reception areas, hospital grounds, and treatment areas, as needed
• Clean cages, as needed
• Do laundry
• Communicate patient status with oncoming staff and veterinarians, and update records and financial information, as needed, in the computer
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, and/or pain
• Communicate and approach job duties in a serious manner
• Foster teamwork approach and work well with all levels of hospital team members
• Participate in all staff and technician/assistant mandatory staff meetings
• Answer phones and perform other reception duties as needed by the hospital
• Demonstrate flexibility to float to other departments in times of need
• Support the team in welcoming new employees and assist in the training process when needed

Proficiency

• Clinical laboratory procedures
• Medication calculations and administration
• Venipuncture
• Intubation
• Catheter placement
• Animal restraint
• Vital sign monitoring
• Client communications
• Radiographic technique and anesthesiology

Qualifications:

Expertise/Certifications

Current Veterinary Technician Registration or Certification or Appropriate equivalent work experience preferred

Education

Graduate of an accredited veterinary technology program preferred

College Degree in animal science, biology or related field preferred

High School diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience

2 years’ experience as veterinary technician or veterinary assistant preffered

Physical and Other Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (work requires lifting, carrying, and restraining animals – with assistance from other staff members for animals weighing over 50 pounds)

Ability to walk or stand for 10 hours (or longer shifts, as needed); frequently working in a bent position

Ability to handle stressful situations

Ability to complete assigned tasks, even if extended work hours are required in order to do so

Job Type: Full-time Or Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Health Insurance/Vision/Dental

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary Technician or Assistant: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4x12
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Every other Saturday

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Job-related location requirement:

• Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Hospital

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• No nights
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person