Veterinary Assistant Please have basic Veterinary Technician skills: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and client service handling. These are among the necessary skills for a great start at our hospital. Please inquire at your interview for more information. Compensation for veterinary assistants in this role depends on experience, skill level, and education. $20.00 is the starting wage for basic technical skills for veterinary assistants (blood draw, client service, vaccine administration, etc.) and will increase up to $26.00 based on years in practice, skill set, education level. If training is required to gain basic skills, an entry-level wage will be offered at $17 per hour. Certified Veterinary Technicians start at $26.00 an hour or more depending on experience and skill set. An advanced skill set is expected. We are seeking professionals to join our team as Veterinary Technicians and experienced Veterinary Assistants. The positions are full-time and would offer 35-40+ hours per week. Christensen Animal Hospital is locally owned and operated. For us, locally owned means we have the flexibility to make changes quickly and appropriately for our doctors, staff members, clients, and patients. We also have a responsibility to our community to represent them well and support them as best as we are able. Our team culture is friendly assistance, respect for one another, and having a little fun while we're serving our community pets. We love pets and do our very best for them and their families. We are a 4-doctor small animal hospital practicing in our community for 85+ years. We specialize in providing high-quality, compassionate, and convenient care for our patients. We are an innovative general practice and advanced surgical facility.

Our Veterinary Technicians assist with:

Training is available Advanced procedures Emergencies during daytime hours Physical examinations Dental procedures Oral surgery Routine and advanced surgical procedures Immunizations Client education Client Service and Satisfaction Our Veterinary Technicians are proficient with: Venipuncture IV catheter placement Laboratory procedures Radiology Anesthesia induction Anesthesia monitoring

Full-Time Benefits Include:

Competitive Wages (we compensate above fair for education, skills, and experience) Uniform Reimbursement 401k Plan Group Medical Insurance Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance Continuing Education Allowance Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time Veterinary Services at a Reduced Rate Vendor specials, rebates, and discounts are available Paid licensure for Certified Veterinary Technicians You can find us at https://pawdr.com. If you would like to work in our state-of-the-art veterinary hospital and share our philosophy, let us know, and we'll plan a visit!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have the skills require for this postion? Venipuncture, IV catheterization, Laboratory operations, surgical monitoring?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Veterinary Technician:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person