Veterinary Assistant and Technician

Veterinary Assistant and Technician Chase Animal Hospital

• 3.5 Huntsville, AL Job Details Full-time $15
• $19 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Pet care Medication dispensing Animal hospital experience Medical documentation Vital signs Medication administration Triage Veterinary clinic experience High school diploma or GED Dental prophylaxis Veterinary X-ray Collecting samples for laboratory testing Medical-surgical Animal handling Patient care Veterinary surgical instrument assistance General anesthesia Oral surgery Patient referrals Managing patient records Veterinary surgical sterility maintenance Vaccination administration Hospital experience Veterinary radiology Emergency care Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description About us Chase Animal Hospital is a small animal veterinary hospital located in the eastern area of Huntsville, AL.

We are a 5 doctor practice offering routine and critical medical care, boarding, grooming, and doggie daycare. Our bustling hospital performs routine & emergency surgery, endoscopy, dental prophys, xrays, ultrasound, has a large in-house pharmacy, in-house diagnostics, numerous referral options for specialty needs, and has 3 nearby emergency hospitals for overnight & weekend referral care. We are looking for someone to join our team that has experience in veterinary assistant duties and is already familiar with routine medical, surgical, and anesthetic procedures as well as pharmaceutical, radiology, and diagnostics knowledge. Skills training will be provided and individual growth is encouraged. Technician Licensing a plus but not required. Applicant should possess a strong commitment to animal wellbeing, be dedicated to professional ethics and continued learning, have strong personal morals, and be able to work in a busy and fast paced environment. Shifts for full time hours are 3

• 4 days a week from 7:00 am
• 6:00pm M
• F with an hour lunch break and include rotating on-call weekend shifts for care of hospitalized pets or boarding pets with medication needs.

Skill Requirements & Expectations (Basic) Assist veterinarians & licensed technicians in providing primary, surgical, critical, and emergency medical care to animals Obtain and record accurate vital signs, weight, and patient history Perform routine procedures such as vaccinations and blood draws as directed by veterinarians Collect lab specimens as directed and prepare appropriate tests Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians Properly fill prescriptions Help maintain clean examination & medical facilities and medical equipment Provide compassionate care to clients and their pets, and handle animals with patience and empathy (Skilled) Prepare animals for surgery and assist during surgical procedures Able to triage incoming patients and critical cases Obtain x-rays using proper safety, collimation and developing techniques as well as knowledge in transmitting cases for referral to specialists Knows & follows proper safety protocols regarding anesthesia administration and maintenance Skilled in dental prophy with knowledge of proper tool use and maintenance Experience taking dental x-rays Able to calculate drug dosages Effective communicator with team and clients with proficiency in medical record management Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital with technician-related duties/ skills is

REQUIRED

Ability to work well in a team environment, including open communication, receiving feedback, be willing to learn, and follow instructions Knowledge of animal behavior, anatomy, and common diseases Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Must be dependable and punctual Able to stand for long periods of time Able to lift up to 50# unassisted

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00

• $19.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Uniform allowance

Experience:

Veterinary technician: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Huntsville, AL 35811: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person