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Veterinary Assistant/Technician Lyons Veterinary Hospital - 1.0 Summit, NJ Job Details Full-time $19 - $23 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Paid sick time Qualifications Customer communication Medical documentation Interpersonal skills Diagnostic radiology Medical scheduling Medical terminology Full Job Description Job Summary This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your veterinary skills while working alongside a passionate team committed to animal health and well-being.

Responsibilities Assistants:

Assist veterinarians and veterinary staff in preparing treatment areas, exam rooms, and maintaining a clean and stocked workspace at all times.

Those with Technician experience:

Perform laboratory work including phlebotomy, diagnostic radiology, and veterinary laboratory tests to support accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. Handle animals safely using animal restraint techniques, animal husbandry practices, and knowledge of animal physiology to ensure comfort and safety for pets and staff alike.

Those with Technician experience:

Manage IV insertion, vascular access, animal catheterization, and medication administration with precision and adherence to aseptic technique. Operate medical equipment such as X-ray machines, radiology diagnostics tools, and other diagnostic imaging devices to assist in accurate assessments. Those with

Technician Experience:

Support critical & intensive care units by assisting with emergency medicine procedures, medication administration, and maintaining detailed patient records using veterinary software. Other duties such as cleaning, laundry, answering phones. Skills Proven assistant experience along with strong dog handling skills to manage a variety of animals confidently. Knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal anatomy, and protocols for comprehensive patient care. Experience in veterinary critical care settings. Laboratory experience. Familiarity with veterinary, radiology diagnostics and diagnostic radiology equipment operation. Ability to perform animal restraint effectively while demonstrating understanding of animal physiology for safe handling. Strong client communication skills paired with proficiency in veterinary software systems for record keeping and appointment management. Lyons Vet may be the right place for you if you value: Animal welfare as your motivation A more lenient business structure in comparison to corporate offices A down to earth, family style culture that values the opinions and feedback of all staff Zero tolerance policies pertaining to bullying, harassment, disrespect, whether verbal or physical from clients and/or other team members Empathy, support, and transparency 3% match Simple IRA for full time staff Paid sick time for all staff Health, dental, and vision for full time staff Discounts Competitive pay and flexible scheduling Voluntary monthly team outings Low stress/fear free practices A knowledgeable and highly skilled support team (we're fun, too! :

D ) Continuing education and professional development We want you to feel inspired and evolve with us! Come hang out and see what we're all about! We're happy to give a tour and talk about what we have to offer. Additional Information Paperless records via our cloud based PIMS, Daysmart (formerly Vetter) Optional AI assistance with medical record keeping/transcription New radiography (including dental) equipment by Sound/Antech In-house and Out-house diagnostics via Antech/Heska New ultrasound equipment on site via Sound/Antech

•Check out our website at LyonsVH.com

Pay:

$19.00 - $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person