Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician

At Family Pet Veterinary Hospital, our mission is to provide the highest quality medical and surgical veterinary care to our patients while providing our clients with education and assistance in all aspects of pet health, animal care and ownership. We strive to exceed our clients' expectations by treating owners and their pets with respect, honesty, and compassion and treating all animals as if they were our own. Our veterinary services are provided in a clean, safe, and friendly environment and our goals are to work as a team, complementing each others' talents and retaining a positive attitude.

Veterinary Assistant/Technician Duties and Responsibilities:

Prep and assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures Triage patients and gather brief medical histories Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs Operate and maintain hospital equipment, i.e., EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, syringe pump, anesthetic monitors and machines Anesthetize animals and monitor anesthesia under the direction and supervision of the veterinarian Communicate with clients/owners about the status of patients, as directed by the veterinarian Fill prescriptions/administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms (after each patient), reception areas, hospital grounds, and treatment areas, as needed Clean cages, as needed Do laundry Communicate patient status with veterinarians, and update records and financial information, as needed, in the computer Clean and maintain kennels, including scooping, hosing, scrubbing, sweeping, mopping, sterilizing, etc. Clean and maintain common kennel areas and hospital areas as requested. Assist with feeding and medications as needed and directed. Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, and/or pain Communicate and approach job duties in a serious manner Foster teamwork approach and work well with all levels of hospital team members Participate in all staff and technician/assistant mandatory staff meetings Answer phones and perform other reception duties as needed by the hospital Demonstrate flexibility to float to other departments in times of need Support the team in welcoming new employees and assist in the training process when needed Prior veterinary experience is desirable but not required.

Benefits:

We offer: Employee discount Paid time off for full-time employees Continuing education allowance

Schedule:

This position requires: some Saturdays one Sunday a month (to walk boarding dogs)

Pay:

Based on experience

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off

Experience:

Veterinary:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person