Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Technician
About The Position
Wilson Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join their team. They are a full-service veterinary medical facility committed to providing the best possible medical, surgical, dental, and preventative care for their patients. The hospital promotes responsible pet ownership and offers educational opportunities for clients. This role provides the chance to work with a variety of animals, treat diverse conditions, and contribute to animal well-being within the community, while working with a passionate team and having opportunities for professional growth and learning.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1-year previous experience in veterinary medicine required.
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, and unpleasant odors.
- Ability to always communicate professionally and effectively and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
- Ability to provide high quality customer service.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.
- Ability to lift patients up to 40lbs throughout the workday with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to frequently lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push and squat
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of veterinary experience as an assistant or technician preferred.
Responsibilities
- Client communication
- Triaging patients including basic injury/illness assessment, gathering patient information, and taking vital signs.
- Performing diagnostic testing including radiographs and lab work
- Assisting with surgical procedures and patient monitoring
- Assisting in taking radiographs
- Giving IV & IM injections
- Dispensing controlled drugs
- Placing IV catheters and maintaining feeding tubes and urinary catheters
- Monitor Surgical procedures.
- Lab Diagnostics
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Tuition assistance
- A choice between two medical plans with prescription drug benefits
- Dental and vision coverage available
- 401(k) Savings Plan with employer match, including immediate vesting
- Life insurance for yourself, spouse and eligible dependents available
- Paid time off / holidays
- Health Savings Account available
- Short term disability available
- Supplemental critical illness and accident plans available
- Uniform allowance
- Continuing education allowance for credentialed technicians
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
