Overview
Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Technician/Assistant and become a vital part of providing exceptional animal care! In this energetic role, you will support veterinarians and pet owners by performing a variety of technical tasks, ensuring the well-being of animals, and maintaining a smooth clinic operation. Your enthusiasm for animal health combined with your technical skills will help create a compassionate, efficient environment where every pet receives the best possible care. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your veterinary expertise while making a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and their owners.
Duties
- Assist veterinarians with animal examinations, treatments, and surgeries by preparing equipment and ensuring proper animal restraint using animal handling techniques.
- Perform laboratory procedures such as blood draws, sample processing, and diagnostic testing to support accurate diagnoses.
- Maintain detailed records of patient histories, treatments, and laboratory results in accordance with clinic protocols.
- Support pet care activities including grooming, feeding, administering medications, and monitoring post-operative recovery.
- Handle animal restraint safely during procedures like catheterization, X-ray imaging, or dental cleanings, ensuring minimal stress for animals.
- Conduct kennel duties such as cleaning, feeding, and monitoring animals’ health status to promote optimal animal husbandry practices.
- Assist with dental procedures by understanding dental terminology and supporting cleaning or polishing efforts.
- Operate veterinary equipment including X-ray machines and laboratory instruments while adhering to aseptic techniques for infection control.
- Support equine or larger animal cases when applicable by assisting with handling and basic care procedures.
Requirements
- Prior kennel experience or hands-on animal care experience is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal anatomy, physiology, and veterinary critical care principles.
- Experience with dog handling, pet grooming, pet care routines, and animal restraint techniques.
- Familiarity with laboratory procedures including sample collection and processing.
- Ability to perform animal catheterization and utilize aseptic techniques effectively.
- Strong understanding of dental terminology and basic dental procedures is a plus.
- Excellent animal handling skills across various species including dogs and cats when applicable.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and educate pet owners about animal health needs. Embark on a rewarding career where your passion for animals meets your technical expertise! We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in areas such as veterinary terminology, X-ray operation, pet grooming, dog training techniques, and advanced critical care practices. Join us in delivering compassionate veterinary services that truly make a difference!
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
