Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician Wanted Watertown Animal Hospital - 2.8 Watertown, MA Job Details Part-time | Full-time 11 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Uniform allowance Employee discount Qualifications Animal health monitoring Vascular access Customer communication Anatomy knowledge Teamwork Veterinary medication administration Veterinary software Medical procedure assistance Medical software Medical equipment operation Animal catheterization In-person customer service Animal imaging techniques Patient management software Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Medication pass administration Diagnostic radiology Monitoring and managing IVs Animal drug administration Medical diagnostic testing Veterinary diagnostic tools Medical laboratory equipment Anesthesiology Surgical biomedical equipment Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Patient monitoring during surgery Veterinary laboratory work Veterinary surgical instrument assistance Veterinary surgical sterility maintenance Medical terminology Full Job Description Overview Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician and become a vital part of providing exceptional animal care! This role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinarians and pet owners, ensuring animals receive the highest quality treatment and attention. You will be instrumental in assisting with medical procedures, animal handling, and client communication, all while fostering a compassionate environment for our furry patients. This paid position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow their veterinary expertise and make a meaningful difference in animal health. Pay is dependant on experience. Duties will vary for Veterinary Technician versus Veterinary Assistant Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures including radiology and laboratory work (technician) Handle animals safely using proper restraint techniques and animal handling skills to ensure their comfort and safety (both) Prepare and maintain medical equipment, including anesthesia monitoring devices, IV insertion tools, and radiology equipment (both) Perform laboratory tasks such as sample collection, and diagnostic testing to support accurate diagnoses (technician) Administer medications, and monitor surgical cases (technician) Support pet care activities like pedicures and maintaining cleanliness using aseptic techniques (both) Maintain detailed records of treatments, procedures, medication administration, and client communications using veterinary software (both) Requirements Knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal physiology, anatomy, and veterinary surgical assistance practices (technician) Experience with anesthesia monitoring (including general anesthesia), and vascular access procedures such as IV insertion (technician) Proficiency in diagnostic radiology techniques including X-ray operation and radiology diagnostics (technician) Strong understanding of medication administration, and aseptic techniques (technician) Excellent communication skills for effective client interaction and team collaboration (both) Familiarity with veterinary laboratory work, medical equipment operation, and veterinary software systems (both) Embark on a rewarding career path where your skills directly improve the lives of animals while advancing your professional growth. We are committed to supporting your development through ongoing training opportunities in areas like anesthesiology, veterinary anesthesia monitoring, pet care best practices, and more. Join us in delivering compassionate care that makes a difference!

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Uniform allowance

Work Location:

In person