Veterinary Technician Assistant

Clinic Hours: Rehm Animal Clinic at Saraland is open 8am -5:30pm, M-F and 8am- 12pm on Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays and Holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Total Compensation Package Incudes:

• $14.00 to $17.00/hour based on experience. *** More, if LVT or if skill sets are demonstrable and at expert level.
• Two weeks PTO
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• Employer Contribution IRA Match
• Optional: Short Term Disability, Accident & Life Insurance
• Pet Health Discount
• Continuing Education Opportunities

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to assist veterinarians with patient care and treatment, monitor hospitalized pets, maintain inventory, prepare prescriptions, perform routine in-house lab work, educate clients regarding veterinary care and procedures and assist with surgical procedures. Blood draws, teeth cleanings, surgery monitoring.

Job Functions:

• Administrative tasks — client communication, making appointments, and taking payments.
• Record histories and communications obtained from owners
• Assist veterinarians in appointments; restraint for cats and dogs
• Record patient vital signs; TPR, weight, MM/CRT
• Administer medications (PO, IM, IV, etc.) and other patient treatments.
• Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters.
• Obtain patient radiographs
• Perform in-house laboratory tests — CBC and blood chemistry, urinalysis, ear cytology, and skin cytology.
• Monitor anesthesia
• Perform canine and feline dental cleanings.
• Educate clients about various aspects of animal health such parasite preventions, vaccine protocol, and sterilization of pets.
• Maintain patient records using EzyVet practice management software.

Qualifications

Proven experience in:

• Demonstrating knowledge of veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology;
• Appropriately handling and restraining animals;
• Reading medical charts and record procedures and treatments;
• Demonstrating basic knowledge of medications and their side effects;
• Professionally and compassionately addressing each client’s needs
• Ability to multi-task and juggle multiple work streams (change gears quickly) while setting/managing priorities and providing consistent follow through.
• Communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner;
• Effective listening skills and an eye for quality, accuracy and attention to detail
• Individuals must be highly motivated and self-driven to excel in a dynamic, demanding and high-performance culture. Passionate to contribute and do what it takes to get things done.
• Superior customer service skills
• Professionally maintain composure, positive attitude and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions in order to work effectively with co-workers
• Skilled at working both independently and in a team environment; shares information, trains one another and seeks to help others excel.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, time management and administrative skills – ability to meet deadlines, ability to achieve and maintain high productivity levels
• Must exhibit accountability, independent and sound judgment to identify problems, propose solutions and make decisions/recommendations to supervisors
• Basic computer skills, including ability to learn veterinary management software.

Employment at Rehm Animal Clinic provides Veterinary Technician Assistants the opportunity to participate in progressive veterinary medicine, work in a fast-paced environment handling a diverse caseload and provide personalized, compassionate medical care to our patients. Veterinary Technician Assistants are under the direct guidance and supervision of the Technician Supervisor, LVTs and the doctors. Veterinary Technician Assistants are experienced team players who are dedicated to providing the high caliber veterinary care by assisting the doctors and LVTS with technical functions, and also performing functions outside of the technical realm that enhances the practice. Veterinary Technician Assistants demonstrate proficient technical skills, strong client relations skills, a solid work ethic and a willingness to learn in order to add value as an integral part of our quality care team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Veterinary Technician: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saraland, AL 36571: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person