Veterinary Assistant and Technician

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Technician/Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the care and treatment of animals. As a Veterinary Technician/Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of our patients while delivering excellent customer service to pet owners.

MAIN DUTIES

• To provide nursing care for hospitalized patients.
• To provide surgical nursing support to doctors on staff.
• To assist doctors with restraint and consulting during patient examinations.
• To dispense, record, and track inventory of animal medications.
• To assist in performing x-rays on patients requiring radiographs.
• To provide pre- and post-operative patient care.
• To monitor anesthetic procedures and provide appropriate supportive care during surgery
• To sterilize surgical equipment.
• To maintain practice hygiene standards.
• To promote, when appropriate, the practice, its services, and its products to clients.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Qualified veterinary nursing/technician skills. We prefer candidates who have successfully passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE), however, we welcome candidates with exceptional skills gained through experience.
• Excellent client care and interpersonal skills.
• A sound knowledge of practice policies and protocols.
• Competency in the use of the practice computer and word processing systems.
• Up-to-date knowledge of practice services and products.

HOURS OF WORK

• Full-time or part-time employment available
• Exact schedule of hours can be discussed with strongly interested candidates during the interview.

Pay:

$17.50 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee discount

Work Location:

In person