Busy 4-doctor AAHA Veterinary practice seeking a veterinary assistant or licensed veterinary technician to join our team. This is a full time position including some evenings and Saturdays.
Requirements :
⦁ College degree or diploma from an accredited U.S. Veterinary Technician college (if registered)
⦁ High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of : ezyVet software and the following:
⦁ Restraint of animals of differing species, sizes, and temperaments.
⦁ Blood draws and catheter placement
⦁ Basic blood profiles
⦁ Veterinary nursing care
⦁ Anesthetic protocols and monitoring
⦁ Exotics experience a plus
⦁ Dental prophylaxis
The ability to :
⦁ Work in a physically demanding environment
⦁ Lift 35 lbs without assistance
⦁ Repeatedly climb stairs
⦁ Stand or kneel for long periods of time
⦁ Work a flexible full time schedule
⦁ Communicate effectively with coworkers, doctors and clients
⦁ Be a team player
Duties:
⦁ Prepping patients for surgery
⦁ Assist doctor in surgeries & treatments - Monitoring animals during & post surgery
⦁ Maintenance of hospital equipment in accordance with established procedures.
⦁ Processing xrays
⦁ Performing laboratory testing including but not limited to fecal floats and smears, blood tests on Idexx lab equipment, urine dipsticks and skin scrapings
⦁ Clipping nails, expressing anal glands and suture removals
⦁ Administering medications including fluids
⦁ Technician appointments
⦁ Pharmacy duties including the dispensing of medication
⦁ Perform dental prophys under doctor supervision
⦁ Screen and assist with doctor appointments
⦁ Perform laser therapy treatments
⦁ Efficiently perform tasks assigned by the doctor
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
