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Holistic Veterinary Technician/ Assistant Part Time Veterinary Healing Arts Saint Pete Beach, FL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $16 - $23 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Continuing education credits 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Esthetic laser treatment Patient comfort Companion animal handling Anatomy knowledge Holistic medicine Animal catheterization Clinic experience Animal anatomy knowledge Computer skills Gmail Veterinary assistant experience Full Job Description Holistic Veterinary Technician/ Veterinary Assistant (part-time) at a holistic practice. No emergency, surgery, inpatient or weekends. Minimum 2 years experience as a Technician or assistant. Experience with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine or Holistic medicine preferred but not required. Experience drawing blood and placing IV and/ or urinary catheters is preferred but not required Veterinary Healing Arts is seeking a pro-active, self-motivated, organized, compassionate and well-balanced person to join our "family" as a Veterinary Technician / Vet Tech or Veterinary assistant at our St. Pete Beach clinic. This is a part-time position Holistic Veterinary Technician / Vet Tech / Veterinary Assistant- Responsibilities & Duties Knowledge and willingness to learn about natural/ healthy living Prepare appointment rooms prior to & after patient visits. Complete the initial patient exam and record notations in the patient chart. Assist the Veterinarian with routine patient appointments: (a) Be able to properly restrain patients for exam and treatments; (b) able to administer medications as outlined by the Veterinarian including but not limited to: oral supplements, subcutaneous fluids, heart worm, and/ or flea preventatives Address patient and vendor phone calls courteously and efficiently Knowledgeably review estimates and explain procedures and products with clients Communicate with clients, staff and vendors in a clear, concise and professional manner Be able to compassionately and knowledgeably communicate medical information to clients and referral clinics Fill medications and other natural products accurately and efficiently Collect and preserve laboratory samples. Veterinary Technician / Vet Tech/ Veterinary Assistant - Required Skills & Experience 2-3 years' experience as a veterinary assistant or technician. We will check references. Knowledge of gentle and complete animal restraint. Fear-free Proficient phlebotomy skills (able to draw blood on dogs and cats) preferable Able to place IV catheter- preferable but not required Ability to set up and read laboratory samples (fecal, ear and skin cytology, heart worm tests) preferred but not required. Knowledge of medical anatomy enough to perform cold laser therapy (previous laser experience is preferred but not mandatory) Ability to communicate in a calm and soothing matter Self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision Able to carry and lift 40 lbs Able to multi-task efficiently Able to stand on your feet for extended periods of time Reliable, dependable and compassionate Computer skills required: Understanding of email (we use Gmail) We prefer that those applying for the Holistic Veterinary Technician / Vet Tech Position have a minimum of two to three years hands-on experience in a clinic or shelter environment. Applicants for our Veterinary Technician / Vet Tech position do NOT need to have a Certified Veterinary Technician Certification. Veterinary Healing Arts is a Holistic Veterinary Center dedicated to using Acupuncture, Tui-na, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cold laser therapy and food therapy to complement conventional Veterinary medicine. _ Veterinary Healing Arts is a limited service practice and we do not do emergency, radiology, surgery or boarding. We are a drug-free work place . _ The knowledge of living in a positive, healthy and natural way is beneficial to be able to work well in this progressive, holistic and zen environment.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

Rate is based on experience and skills Contagious disease considerations: We are taking precautionary measures to keep our clients, patients and employees safe.

Job Types:

Part-time Pay:

$16.00 - $23.00 per hour

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$16.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance Uniform allowance Ability to

Commute:

Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person