Full or Part Time Vet Tech

Full or Part Time Vet Tech Furry Friends Refuge - 3.0 Des Moines, IA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $18 - $21 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Pet care Medical documentation Veterinary Technician Certification Triage Veterinary experience High school diploma or GED IV insertion Surgery Animal handling Animal care Patient care Patient interaction 1 year Patient treatment Patient emergency assistance Entry level Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description This position works in our spay/neuter clinic assisting our staff vet with surgeries and medical care and treatment of animals 4 days a week (Monday and Thursday approx. 10 hour shifts, Tues and either Fri, Sat or Sun 4-6 hour shifts). A candidate preferring part-time work can choose to work only Monday and Thursday if desired. Position is fast-paced as clinic performs around 3000 surgeries a year with this schedule. Ideal candidate will have 1 year or more experience in veterinary office and be familiar with surgery preparation, monitoring, and recovery. Tasks include initial evaluation of animals, prepping for surgery, documenting of medical treatments and evaluations, preparation of medications and treatments, care of animals with medical needs, check in and check outs of community owned animals, communication with owners including rescue organizations related to medical needs of animals and other tasks as assigned. We are looking for someone to join our team who shares our passion and mission to offer affordable high-quality medical assistance to pet owners and unowned animals in need. Work is fast-paced but meaningful and serves patients and their owners who otherwise would not be able to receive care. All medical team members rotate on-call response for emergencies one week a month

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Application Question(s): Please describe your prior experience as a vet tech or assistant--duties, skills, tasks performed, etc Why are you applying for this position?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Veterinary technician experience: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person