Veterinary Assistant/Technician

General Description:

The veterinary assistant/veterinary technician assists the veterinarian and technicians with office visits and exams, takes care of the everyday needs of pets in the hospital ward and helps maintain the hospital facility, keeping it neat and clean.

Essential Functions:

• Provide compassionate care for pets
• Restrain pets for veterinarians and technicians
• Collect and monitor urine, blood, fecal samples as needed
• Assist in take of x-rays
• Monitor, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized pets
• Place IV catheters and assist with procedures
• Obtain histories and communicate with clients regarding their pets appointment
• Clean cages, runs, and hospital facilities, including: exam rooms, treatment room, isolation area, lab area, X-Ray room, employee lounge, and bathrooms
• Maintain treatment area, pharmacy, lab, and X-Ray areas in a neat and sanitary condition
• Provide clean bedding, water, and litter pans for pets
• Feed hospitalized pets as needed
• Retrieve pets that are being discharged
• Re-stock treatment, pharmacy, and lab area
• Laundry
• Wash and sanitize pet dishes
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant/technician: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person