Veterinary Assistant/Technician

Overview

We are seeking a full-time veterinary assistant/technician with experience to join our team!

The Veterinary Assistant/Technician is responsible for preparing, assisting, and monitoring patients for exams, treatments, and surgeries. This is an overview of the position and is not limited to the duties listed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Proper methods of animal restraint

Cleaning and disinfecting methods and use and care of cleaning materials and equipment

Ability to: Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency,

Perform moderately heavy physical labor

Empathetically and compassionately treat sick and injured animals,

Learn to administer medications and recognize abnormal conditions,

Understand and carry out oral and written directions,

Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Maintain a neat and professional image

Education: Equivalent to completion of 12th grade

Experience: Previous experience in veterinary hospital or related medical field preferred

Major Goals:

• To be efficient, very pleasant, courteous, polite, concerned and helpful to all clients under all conditions at all times.
• To keep the office organized, ensuring smooth and efficient client flow.
• To recommend all necessary laboratory work, such as pre-anesthetic profiles, heartworm tests, feline leukemia tests,
• geriatric physicals, that are necessary for optimum patient care.
• To recommend all vaccinations that are necessary for optimum patient care.
• To recommend products such as flea control, vitamins, diets and dental prophy’s that are necessary for optimum patient
• care.
• To counsel clients regarding behavioral problems, obesity, geriatric care, nutritional problems, flea control, etc.

Benefit Conditions:
Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible

This Company Describes Its Culture as:
Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused
Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 – $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Experience: Veterinary assistant: 4 years (Required) or Veterinary Technician: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Minimum Qualifications:
• Knowledge of proper animal restraint techniques, sanitation procedures, and care of cleaning equipment
• Skill in using cleaning materials efficiently and performing moderately heavy physical tasks
• Ability to treat animals with compassion, follow instructions, learn basic medical care, and recognize abnormal conditions
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a professional, cooperative demeanor and appearance