Job Overview
Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Technician or Assistant, where your passion for animal care and technical expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners. In this energetic role, you will support veterinarians with clinical procedures, assist in animal handling, and ensure a high standard of pet care in a fast-paced environment. Your dedication to animal well-being and attention to detail will help create a compassionate, efficient, and welcoming clinic experience for every patient. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your veterinary skills while contributing to a team that values enthusiasm and professionalism.
Position Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Patient restraint and compassionate animal handling
- Perform laboratory tasks such as sample collection and processing tests
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Monitor anesthesia, prepare animals for surgery, take radiographs, and maintain accurate medical records
- Manage animal husbandry duties including feeding, bathing, cleaning cages, and patient monitoring
- Client education and communication regarding pet care, medications and treatment plans
- Maintain cleanliness, restocking, and organization of the entire hospital
Qualifications
- Veterinary Technician experience preferred
- Strong communication and multitasking skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Compassionate, positive, and team-focused attitude
- Ability to lift and restrain pets safely
- Basic computer and medical record experience.
- Must be able to work weekdays 7:45 - 6:00 or later, and team members are expected to remain until all patient care duties and daily responsibilities are completed
- The Hospital is closed Saturday and Sunday, but you will have 1 rotating weekend approximately every 5 weeks with possible responsibilities assisting the veterinarian or caring for animals
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
