Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician - Clinic Department - Are you looking to expand your technical skills?

MSPCA-Angell•Boston, MA

100d•Onsite

About The Position

Angell Animal Medical Center is looking for a Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician to join our Clinical Services Department. Technicians and assistants are vital to the effective and efficient care of all patients at Angell. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen knowledge and skills across many specialties. In this role, you will perform a variety of clinical tasks including phlebotomy, placement of intravenous catheters, collection of urine samples via catheterization and by ultrasound-guided cystocentesis, preparing and administering injections, and performing point-of-care testing or time sensitive testing such as glucose curves and ACTH stimulations. The clinic team also works on the clinic floor performing safe patient restraint, admissions and discharges from the hospital, and client education. You will be trained in insulin dosing and administration, and use of inhalant medications. The Clinic Team provides clinical services to all departments, including a close connection to the emergency department. This position allows you to work with many different doctors and specialty or emergency services. If you enjoy learning new skills, love variety, and want to experience many species and different styles of patient care, this is the position for you!

Requirements

Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician to be considered for a Technician role
Clear communication is essential to relaying veterinary clinical information to our clients and other hospital staff in a confident, clear manner
Provide a resume and cover letter with your application

Nice To Haves

New graduates are encouraged to apply
At least one year of veterinary technician/assistant experience preferred
Technicians who love the technical aspects of outpatient care and working with clients

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy
Placement of intravenous catheters
Collection of urine samples via catheterization and by ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
Preparing and administering injections
Performing point-of-care testing or time sensitive testing such as glucose curves and ACTH stimulations
Performing safe patient restraint
Admissions and discharges from the hospital
Client education
Insulin dosing and administration
Use of inhalant medications