Veterinary Technician Assistant
Adana Veterinary Clinic
Freeville, New York
Adana Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full-time or part-time Veterinary Technician Assistant. (26-32 hours per week, minimum of 4 days per week) Candidates must have a minimum of 1 full year of recent experience in a veterinary hospital or clinic. This position requires Wednesday evening availability until 7:30pm and availability for 1-2 brief weekend cat and small pet boarding care shifts.
Adana has provided excellent patient care for cats, dogs, and furry exotics for 20 years in our community. We are a Certified Feline Friendly practice and especially welcome applicants who love working with cats. We pride ourselves on great customer and patient care. If you are a motivated, detail-oriented individual with a passion for animals and assisting others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
What we offer: We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey. We strive to provide work-life balance and if you qualify we also offer PTO, health/dental/vison insurance, Short-term disability, Life insurance, 401K plan with match, Employee assistance program, continuing education, pet benefits and more!
Skills and Expectations: Great handling skills and a practical approach to veterinary medicine is a requirement. You will assist the LVT and the doctors in their daily work, perform patient intakes for exams, provide gentle and safe animal restraint as needed for exams, treatments, and blood draws, for patients of all sizes. Computer/medical data entry including transcribing information from the client and doctor into the medical record is part of the job. You must have good communication skills and be able to relay information to owners about their pets and their care. You will also help dispense medications, run patient lab samples, answer phones, and provide excellent customer care. A cheerful attitude, attention to detail, and organizational skills are highly valued. Knowledge of medical terminology and preventative care is a plus! A minimum typing speed of 55-60 WPM is required. Additional responsibilities include performing light, daily cleaning and disinfection of our exam areas, recovery cages, and caring for any hospitalized patients and for the cats in our boarding area.
Compensation: $18-$20; pay is commensurate with experience. Additionally, you will be eligible for our revenue share bonus program.
All qualified applicants will be considered and will receive a response to their application, provided you fulfill our requirements and furnish a descriptive cover letter: Please include your cover letter and your resume together in one attachment. Be sure to tell us about yourself, your interests, your background, and prior vet office experience, as well as your love for the veterinary field and more! Include your typing skills as 55-60 WPM is required for this job. (Please go to https://www.typingtest.com and look for a 1-minute medium text, then report with your cover letter).