We at Sandy Animal Clinic are dedicated to providing high quality care to animals. We are looking for a skilled Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join our team. Our technician's play a crucial role in delivering exceptional care to our patients. We are looking for a hardworking, self-motivated and organized individual that can communicate effectively with a wide variety of clients.
Responsibilities:
- Patient care including but not limited to laser therapy, bandaging, radiographs, administering medications and treatments, proper canine and feline restraint.
- Provide exceptional customer service to all clientele, as well as communicate accurate client education.
- Draw blood, place IV catheters, administer IV and SQ fluids as required.
- Process laboratory samples such as blood, urine, feces, fine needle aspirates, etc.
- Assist the veterinarian's in surgery, monitor anesthesia or scrub in as a sterile assistant.
- Monitor all post-op anesthetic recovery and sedation patients.
- Properly sanitize surgical and dental suites, clean surgical instruments, wrap surgical packs, and properly sterilize.
- Fill prescription medications, assist with stocking, and inventory as needed.
- Assisting DVM’s in exam rooms, patient assessment's, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
- Be a pro-active team-member and take initiative where help is needed.
- Assist in other areas of the hospital such as reception and kennels as necessary.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Previous veterinary experience required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Technology is preferred!
- Compassion for animals
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds
- Reliable, able to work full-time during hospital's hours of operation.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Detail oriented, organized, focused, able to follow-through with tasks
- Salary will be based on experience.
- F/T and P/T positions available.
We offer discounts for personal pets, uniform allowance, simple IRA, CE allowance, paid vacation and holidays. If you are qualified and interested please email your resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
