Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician

Job Description Overview

Assist with patient care and treatment
Monitor hospitalized pets
Maintain inventory and stocking
Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
Cleaning/disinfecting cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
Feeding/bathing animals
Answering phones
Customer service
Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (lifting, carrying and restraining animals)
• Experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members

Requirements

• Previous experience in the veterinary field (with a credentialed CVT) is required for the position of Veterinary Technician/Assistant.
• Previous experience is much preferred for the position of Veterinary Assistant.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Veterinary service discounts
• After initial trial period, full time tenure includes health/dental/vision insurance and 401k

Schedule

• Part time (up to 29 hrs) or full time (30-40 hrs/ wk) positions available
• May include some weekends depending on future operations