Veterinary Assistant Technician

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development

We are a small two doctor animal hospital seeking a compassionate Veterinarian Assistant or Technician to join the team at our successful clinic.

• Applicants must be 18 years or older and have reliable transportation.
• Pay rate consideration will be based upon the time and experience you have at prior veterinary jobs.
• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician is preferred but we are willing to train from scratch.
• Knowledge of animal care and handling
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment
• Patience and a love for animals
• Previous experience with Avimark veterinary software is a plus.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Please attach references to your resume.

• Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
• 10.5 hour shift with a 1 hour lunch break
• Employees have 1 full day off during the week, off on weekends

• Holding and Restraining Patients
• Getting history on Patient
• Entering electronic medical records
• Able to lift 60 lbs.
• Preparing medications and printing drug label
• Radiography
• Running lab work
• Drawing blood
• Placing Catheters
• Assisting the Doctor with surgery
• Monitoring patients under anesthesia
• Dental Cleaning
• Feeding and Medicating patients
• Weekend treatments on hospitalized patients
• Patient Triage
• Wrapping and Sterilizing Surgery packs
• Managing phone lines
• Making appointment reservations
• Creating estimates for clients
• Collecting patient and client information
• Checking in patients and clients
• Discharging patients
• Work patiently with distressed, frustrated or disgruntled clients
• Stocking Supplies
• Laundry
• Basic and extensive cleaning of the hospital

Benefits start after a 90 day probationary period.