Veterinary Technician Assistant
About The Position
Quakertown Veterinary Clinic is seeking an Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our team! We are a full-service veterinary practice located in Bucks County, PA and provide both routine and 24/7 emergency care to a variety of animals. Our Technician Assistants are the primary support for our Veterinary Technicians, and aid the Technicians by relieving them of some routine hospital responsibilities and caring for hospital patients. Our ideal candidate is someone who loves animals and would like to assist in providing quality, compassionate care for pets. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in (or already enrolled in) a veterinary technician certification program. Full-time and part-time opportunities available. Due to the nature and needs of our business, select holidays and a weekly weekend shift commitment are required to best serve our clients and their pets. Additional compensation is offered for select overnight hours, weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Previous experience in animal handling care preferred
- Ability to interact with animals in a calm, non-threatening manner
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to lift up to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Specific vision abilities such as close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus
Responsibilities
- Handle general care tasks such as walking dogs, washing water bowls and litter boxes, sweeping, cleaning cages and stalls
- Assist in restraining dogs, cats and some large animals (including horses)
- Washing and folding laundry
- Stocking supplies
- Set up and break down of exam rooms and surgery suites
- Interact with clients and assist in hospital visitations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
