Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Technician - Surgical

Inspire Veterinary Partners • Bayonet Point, FL

69d

About The Position

AVC of Pasco is seeking a skilled and experienced Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join our dedicated team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about animal care and has a strong background in veterinary surgery. We are specifically looking for a candidate who can confidently lead and manage the surgical element of our practice, including preparation, monitoring, and post-operative care. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in veterinary surgical procedures, the ability to work independently and collaboratively with veterinarians, strong technical skills in anesthesia, surgical prep, and recovery, excellent communication and organizational abilities, and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. This position requires sound judgment in making decisions about patient care, responding quickly and calmly to emergencies, and maintaining high standards of patient care. The Assistant provides patient and client comfort by keeping the hospital clean and presentable and may provide training to other members of the healthcare team.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
• Proven experience in veterinary surgical procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately manage and record detailed information in medical records and other data-management systems.
• Ability to properly restrain patients.
• Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• A commitment to outstanding client service.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift, sometimes exceeding 10 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate patient care, keeping patients clean, dry, and comfortable.
• Alerts the veterinarian(s) to changes in patients' condition.
• Recognizes patients with contagious disease and follows relevant procedures.
• Provides safe and effective patient restraint.
• Medicates patients.
• Uses proper safety techniques and positioning for radiological procedures.
• Recovers patients from anesthesia.
• Assists veterinarians and technicians in surgery and dentistry.
• Performs basic emergency care, CPR, and intensive care as needed.
• Helps with and documents patient treatments.
• Walks, cleans, and feeds patients.
• Sets up and assists with procedures, such as IV catheterization and other common treatments.
• Bathes patients as needed.
• Assists with patient admits and releases as needed.
• Ensures patients leave in better condition than when they arrived.
• Maintains knowledge of drugs and their uses.
• Calculates drug dosages and fills prescriptions accurately.
• Assists with lab tests as needed.
• Completes medical records accurately and efficiently.
• Performs procedures such as pedicures and fluid administration.
• Cleans, cares for, and packs surgical equipment properly.
• Keeps hospital clean and stocked.
• Removes trash from hospital and sweeps and mops floors daily.
• Launders soiled blankets, towels, and other linens.
• Utilizes in-house inventory control procedures to ensure items are stocked appropriately.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• 401k with 100% employer matching on 1st 3%
• Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Option Program when launched
• Annual Continuing Education allowance for industry specific certifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (available after 30 days). Paid 100% for full-time employees - Buy-up medical plan available. Additional family member coverage available at the employee's expense
• Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement benefits
• PTO, FLEX and PAID HOLIDAYS!
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D - Employer paid for the employee
• Additional voluntary benefits for Critical Illness, Additional Life and AD&D available
• EAP Wellness and Work/Life coaches & services
• Pet care discounts
• Scrub allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees