Veterinary Technician / Assistant Position Available In Schenectady, New York
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Job Description
Veterinary Technician / Assistant 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars Niskayuna, NY 12309 Veterinary Technician / Assistant River Road Animal Hospital Niskayuna, NY The River Road Animal Hospital team has been proudly serving the Niskayuna, NY community and surrounding areas since 2010. Our team stays up to date on modern medicine so we can ensure your pet receives the best care possible. We are currently looking to hire a veterinary assistant to join our amazing team of compassionate individuals. We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files. Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
- Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
- Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
- Admits and discharges patients.
- Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
- Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.
- Administering medications to patients as needed.
- Placing catheters and performing blood draws.
- Restraining and assisting the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods Other duties as assigned.
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Essential Function Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. We are open and willing to train the right candidate. All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including: Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program! Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance Short-term and long-term disability Life insurance 401k with match Paid time off Free continuing education Mental health support And more!
