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MarQueen Pet Emergency & Specialty Group
Overnight Veterinary Technician and Assistant
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$42,405 / year median in California
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Looking for overnight veterinary technicians and assistants! We need "Night Owls" to stay up with our patients! MarQueen Pet Emergency and Specialty is looking for positive, kind, respectful, and motivated individuals to join our team. We would love to have you on board to help us continue to care for the animals and clients in our community. We strive to provide support to our team and foster a fun and positive work environment. Our owners are on the hospital floor most days of the week working side-by-side with our team. We want you to be a part of this hospital, help us grow, give us ideas, and make this place your own! Beyond a place where you can get job satisfaction and enjoy coming to work, we offer the following benefits: Competitive wages with overnight and weekend differential 401k with employer contribution Paid time off CE and licensing allowance Scrubs Medical, dental, vision benefits Employee pet health care discounts Work Remotely No Qualifications Veterinary technician or assistant experience Animal handling, dog handling, and safe restraint techniques Veterinary terminology and anatomy/physiology knowledge Proficiency in vascular access and IV catheter placement Radiology basics (X-ray) and basic laboratory skills Kennel and animal housing experience; good communication and team collaboration Availability for overnight shifts and ability to respond to emergencies