Potomac Valley Veterinary Surgical Specialist (privately owned) is looking for a part time Licensed Veterinary Technician or assistant to join our team. We are looking for individuals with a strong work ethic that can provide excellent patient care and great client communication. The working schedule would be 2 to 3 days a week in 10 hour shifts with the potential to move to full time. Working Saturdays in the fall is a must. We are a surgical practice only, that currently has 3 surgeons who perform soft tissue, orthopedic and limited cardio surgeries. This includes but is not limited to TPLOs, TTAs, extracapsular repairs, fracture repairs, FHOs, routine/emergency abdominal laparotomies, mass removals, amputations, etc. Knowledge of these procedures is preferred but we are willing to train a highly motivated individual. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- IV catheters
- Blood draw
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Scrub nurse
- Radiology
- Bandage care and changes
- Sterilization
About you:
- Basic surgical instrument knowledge
- Experienced and knowledgeable in proper animal handling and restraint
- Knowledge of patient positioning for radiology
- Skilled in drug calculation and administration
- Excellent client communication skills
- Must have positive attitude and ability to thrive in a busy environment
- Ability to multi task
- Desire to learn and develop new skills
- Be consistant and reliable
- A team player
We hope to hear from you soon and look forward to you joining our fun team!
Job Types: Part-time
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In personan essential part of our veterinary family.
Pay: $26.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
