Job Summary
The ideal candidate will be a Certified/Licensed Veterinary Technician/Assistant with independent hands-on experience, though unlicensed technicians with similar experience are also encouraged to apply!
Our team is progressive and focused on delivering the best quality veterinary medicine, client education and customer service.
If you are passionate about providing terrific patient care, are reliable, flexible, able to multi-task with grace and have a sense of humor, provide your resume.
Part-time position with Full-time possibilities.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Observing animal patients for changes in behavior.
- Preparing animals for exams or surgery.
- Giving animals nursing care or first aid.
- Collecting and test lab samples.
- Taking and developing X-rays.
- Giving medications, shots, or treatments.
- Collecting and maintaining patient records.
Qualifications and Skills
- Conduct hands-on physical examinations and obtain a pet's history.
- Perform venipuncture.
- Administer anesthesia and oxygen.
- Serve as a surgical tech and assistant to the veterinary physician during surgeries.
- Understand the principles of infection control and how to administer a wide variety of treatments.
- Care for wounds, stitches and dressings.
- Collect, store and handle laboratory specimens.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Analyze and record test results.
- Be knowledgeable of blood, urine and other body biochemistry.
- Understand the various types of infections, from viruses to parasites, as well as how they are detected and treated.
Benefits
Retirement plan available, uniform/scrubs, paid-vacation, PTO, flexible work-life balance, hands on training, incentive towards healthcare, positive work environment, employee discount.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
