Experienced Veterinary Assistant and Technician

Job description Are you looking for a full time position as a veterinary technician/assistant with flexible hours? Do you love animals? Do you wish that you could be around fun, energetic people and their pets all day? If you said yes, then this job is for you! Klein Animal Clinic is seeking a friendly and dedicated individual to act as a full-time veterinary assistant. We are a high quality, multi-doctor, full-service clinic. This is a position with a flexible schedule, however, rotating shifts and Saturdays are required.

Job duties include:

Prepare for exams Take clients and owners to exam rooms Check patient weights and update computer Prepare all anticipated vaccinations, and supplies needed for exam Assist With Client Education regarding nutrition, parasite control, vaccination, spaying and neutering Advise Dr that patient is ready Assist with Appointments by performing the following duties Draw blood Nail trims Flushing ears Express anal glands Assist with physical exams by holding Perform Laser Therapy Blood pressures Be able to perform routine laboratory analysis/ diagnostics Run blood-work, make sure all blood tubes are properly labeled, record results in journal and computer Urinalysis Fecal Analysis, Label all tests properly and record results on logbook and in computer Skin Scraping Ear Cytology Radiology/ ultrasound, produce radiology discs Keep lab area clean Blood pressures Assist with hospitalized patients, surgery and post-surgical recovery Perform IV Catheterization Give injections per doctor's orders Provide Physical Therapy Administer and monitor anesthesia Assist in Surgery Attach monitors for respiration O2, ECG Administer oral drugs and fluid therapy Perform emergency procedures including: control bleeding, resuscitate with oxygen Apply temporary bandages or splints Discharge Surgical Hospital patients: Counsel clients regarding home care, medication administration, post-operative care Assist in maintenance of pharmacy by recording drugs accurately and making list of medication that needs to be ordered General cleaning duties as dictated by the cleaning schedules. Assist Reception with check in/ check out, answering phones Perform other duties as assigned

Job Type:

Full-time Salary:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour - Based on Experience.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No nights

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Veterinary Assistant:

1 year (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Bettendorf, IA 52722 (Required)

Work Location:

In person