Veterinary Technician Assistant / Kennel Assistant
About The Position
Smiths Station Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide hands-on clinical care and kennel support. The role involves assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care and treatments, supporting preventive care and vaccine protocols, and providing care for hospitalized and boarding patients. The assistant will also help maintain a clean, organized hospital and deliver compassionate care and excellent client service. The position offers opportunities to develop clinical skills, including venipuncture, surgical support, and anesthesia monitoring, with ongoing mentorship and professional development. Responsibilities may vary according to hospital needs and the employee’s experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities. Veterinary technician licensure is welcome but not required.
Requirements
- At least two years of veterinary experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of vaccines and preventive care protocols.
- Experience dispensing and administering medications.
- Strong patient history and recordkeeping skills.
- Experience with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery.
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement experience.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A positive attitude and commitment to exceptional patient care.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift [Weight] lbs with assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care and treatments.
- Support preventive care and vaccine protocols.
- Dispense and administer medications as directed, using accurate pharmacology calculations.
- Obtain complete patient histories and maintain accurate treatment records.
- Perform venipuncture and assist with IV catheter placement.
- Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery.
- Support kennel operations and daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients.
- Keep the hospital clean and organized.
- Deliver compassionate care and excellent client service.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, with compensation reflecting skill set and future performance.
- 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
- Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
- 529 Savings Plan.
- Tuition support program.
- Referral bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for employees and eligible family members; available to full-time employees.
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service, subject to state paid family leave provisions.
- Sick time and paid time off.
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
- Pet discounts on services and products.
- Pet food discount program.
- Quarterly team rewards bonus program.
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Continuing education allowance.
- Uniform allowance.
- Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
