Come join the Pet Medical Family!
We are seeking an experienced veterinary technician or assistant.
One to Two years of veterinary experience required.
Must work well in a team but be proficient enough to work individually.
We are open the following hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8-5 Thursday 8-12 & Every other Saturday 8-12
The weekend and Thursday shifts are rotated and works as follows: You will have every other Thursday afternoon off & every third weekend off. Typically if you had Thursday afternoon off, you work the weekend and vice versa.
Veterinary Technician Duties include but are not limited to:
· Performing diagnostic tests, running in house laboratory samples and X-rays
· Able to perform phlebotomy on canines and felines.
· Administering medications, subcutaneous/intramuscular injections and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
· Providing emergency first aid or general nursing care. Ability to respond in an emergency situation.
· Observing and reporting on the behavior and condition of animals. Includes basic kennel skills: feeding, walking and medicating animals. Cleaning cages and giving medications when necessary. Individual will be expected to work in rotation on the weekends tending to boarding patients.
· Restraining animals for examination or treatment, both canine and feline. Must have experience handling animals in veterinary setting.
· Preparing animals for surgery including: administering pre-anesthetic medications, IV catheter placement, preparing and cleaning instruments for surgery.
· Assists the doctor in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; assists the doctor in administering anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.
· Collecting and recording animal case histories.
· Educating animal owners on home care, treatment plans, preventative care and vaccination awareness.
· Will be required to perform receptionist duties as well such as: answering phones, creating appointments, checking in/out clients, filing, chart labeling, patient call backs and any other client communication.
· Housekeeping duties apply including: prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas, sweeping/mopping rooms if needed. Disinfecting cages, counters, doors, etc. between patients.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
