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Veterinary Technician Assistant / Patient Care Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our veterinary team. In this role, you will support the clinical staff by providing essential animal care and handling, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for our patients. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and passionate about animal welfare, assisting with a variety of tasks that contribute to the overall well-being of our animal patients. Duties Handle animals with care and professionalism, including restraint of large and fractious dogs to ensure safety during examinations and procedures Provide daily animal care, including feeding, grooming, and monitoring health status Assist with animal restraint during medical procedures or examinations to ensure safety for both animals and staff Perform animal husbandry duties such as cleaning enclosures, bedding, and maintaining a hygienic environment Support surgical preparation tasks including cleaning surgical instruments, assembling packs, and autoclaving equipment Take radiographs (X-rays) accurately following established protocols Administer medications such as pills and injections under supervision or guidance from experienced veterinary staff Monitor vital signs of patients to assess their health status before, during, and after procedures Assist with mobility support for large dog patients post-orthopedic surgeries or during recovery periods Maintain detailed records of animal treatments, procedures, and observations to ensure accurate documentation Qualifications Prior experience working with animals in a veterinary or pet care setting is preferred but not required; training will be provided for the right candidate Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately, including restraint of large or fractious dogs Basic knowledge of animal husbandry practices and cleanliness standards Comfortable performing routine medical tasks such as administering pills or injections and taking X-rays Strong attention to detail for record keeping and procedural accuracy Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team Physical stamina to handle the demands of animal handling, lifting heavy objects or assisting with mobility support Join our team to make a positive impact on the health and comfort of our animal patients while developing valuable skills in veterinary patient care.

Pay:

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance

Work Location:

In person