Veterinary Technician Or Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Technician Or Veterinary Assistant Rehm Animal Clinic - Saraland - 3.7 Saraland, AL Job Details Full-time $15 - $18 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Veterinary Technician Certification Veterinary diagnostic tools Animal care Veterinary diagnostic testing Veterinary assistant experience Nursing Full Job Description Rehm Animal Clinic in Saraland is looking for an experienced veterinary nurse or technician assistant to help meet the needs of our thriving animal hospital located in Saraland, AL! Our practices have been serving Mobile's Gulf Coast for more than 40 years, and our dedication to the people and pets shines through, in everything we do. Enjoy the perks of a paperless clinic with top-notch tech, including EzyVet for practice management, a fully integrated Idexx laboratory, digital radiology, and ultrasound. We'll love your experience, passion, drive, and ability to work well with a team and you'll love our innovative, forward-thinking team, fun but professional atmosphere, and incredible benefits. This is a full-time position for an experienced (at least 3 years) veterinary nurse or technician assistant. Think you're the veterinary nurse we're looking for? Apply today!! Any applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted within 48 business hours of application submission.

Clinic Hours :

Rehm Animal Clinic at Saraland is open 8am - 5:30pm, M-F and 8am- 12pm on Saturdays.

Total Compensation Package Incudes:

$15.00 to $18.00/hour •Pay rate is based on experience. Pay could be more, if skill sets are demonstrable at expert level and/or a Licensed Technician with proven skill set. Two weeks

PTO Health, Vision, Dental Insurance Annual Uniform Allowance Employer Contribution IRA Match Optional:

Short Term Disability, Accident & Life Insurance Pet Health Discount Continuing Education Opportunities Qualifications:

Alabama Registered/Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred 3+ years of previous small animal experience required

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Uniform allowance Application Question(s): Yes or No

PATIENT EXAMINATIONS

Proficiency in basic parameters of small animal health and can recognize variations from normal. Can determine and know normal values of TPR and auscultate heart and lungs using a stethoscope. Yes or No

LABORATORY PROCEDURES

Proficient in collection and preparation of specimens and samples for diagnostic evaluation (Fecal, Blood, Urine). Ability to perform basic diagnostic tests, and can maintain laboratory equipment. Yes or No

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

Proficient in producing diagnostic radiographs and other electronic images with acceptable safety protocols, patient positioning, exposure techniques and specialized procedures. Yes or No

SURGICAL ASSISTING

Can prepare and maintain the surgical environment in order to ensure an asepsis for both patient and personal safety. Can assist in and has knowledge of specific job tasks related to surgical procedures. Yes or No

ANESTHESIA

Proficient in monitoring anesthesia for the Canine/Feline patient to facilitate pain free diagnostic, treatment and surgical procedures. Has assisted in and has knowledge of procedures and risks associated with general anesthesia. Has assisted in monitoring a patient under general anesthetic. Understands principals of safety for both patient and personnel. Yes or No

DENTISTRY

Knowledge of proper dental techniques in order to maintain the dental health of the patient and the safety of personnel. Ability to gather data for the assessment of dental health, perform supragingival and subgingival scaling and polishing and have assisted in and has knowledge of techniques for dental extractions. Yes or No

PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY

Ability to handle pharmacological and biological agents in such a way as to ensure the safety of the patient, client and personnel, and efficacy of the product. Ability to prepare and dispense medication, calculate dosages, recognize drug classification, recognize adverse reactions and a knowledge of regulations regarding the safe handling of biohazardous materials. Yes or No

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

Have knowledge of the normal behavior of the Canine/Feline patients and can recognize abnormal behavior in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the patient and personnel and to foster the human-animal bond between client and patient. Yes or No

COMMUNICATION WITH CLIENTS/MEDICAL RECORDS

Proficiency in establishing an effective line of communication with the client to obtain pertinent information concerning the patient. The ability to instruct clients concerning the home care required in order to promote and maintain the health of the patient and safety of the client. Ability to acquire patient history and provide client information regarding preventive measures and routine care including: A. Parasite control B. Vaccination protocols C. Administration of medication D. Care of the bandages and orthopedic devices E. Post-surgical care F. Dental Care Yes or No

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Ability to recognize small animal emergency situations and have a basic understanding of emergency treatment protocols, including; assisting in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and placing an intravenous catheters. Ability to

Commute:

Saraland, AL 36571 (Required)

Work Location:

In person