Vet Tech Assistant $26.00/HR

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation•Vallejo, CA

About The Position

The Vet Tech Assistant supports veterinary care at the park by assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians, providing animal treatments, preparing animals and equipment for procedures, and maintaining clinic and laboratory operations. The role involves close contact with animals in the clinic and in animal enclosures, including pools or tanks, and work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Hours and days may vary, and the position requires working weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
Ability to perform in-house laboratory procedures, including fecal analysis, urinalysis, and microbiology.
Knowledge of animal restraint techniques.
Proficiency in surgical preparation and assistance, including the ability to administer and monitor anesthesia.
Ability to perform venipuncture on a variety of animals.
Must be able to swim.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, walk the park, and run if necessary.
Must have the mental and physical capacity to perform the job requirements.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned, as well as evenings.
Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and InfoPath.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary assistant certification or license preferred.
Ability to analyze bird and reptile blood is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain the professional appearance of the veterinary clinic and surrounding outdoor areas, including sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, and removing dust and cobwebs.
Answer phones and assist veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and trainers as requested, including filling prescriptions when requested.
Administer oral, intramuscular, or subcutaneous medications and other treatments as required.
Assist with preparing animals for treatments and procedures.
Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and keep other hospital equipment in proper working order.
Safely perform radiographs using stationary or portable x-ray units and maintain records of settings in logs.
Process laboratory specimens in-house and maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the laboratory.
Report animal health issues to the veterinarian and Vet Clinic Supervisor.
Maintain drug cabinets and kits, restocking supplies and monitoring expiration dates.
Enter pertinent treatment or observation data for animals into the computer.
Perform other duties as assigned.