Veterinary Technician Assistant
About The Position
At Home Animal Hospital is looking for an outstanding and responsible individual to join our team as a full-time Veterinary Assistant. Our ideal candidate must be outgoing, friendly, and ready to greet our clients and patients with a warm smile and plenty of Aloha! We have a culture of continuous learning and growth, and you must be committed to learning and contributing at the highest levels of medicine and patient care. We are a family-oriented, full-service, multi-doctor small animal hospital striving to create an upbeat, enthusiastic, client/patient-focused work environment. A genuine love for animals is also a MUST!
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of prior experience in animal care or a veterinary clinic
- Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and manage time efficiently
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while also accepting direction on delegated duties
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Basic understanding of animal behavior, handling, and general health care
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills when working with clients and veterinary staff
- Strong attention to detail to maintain accurate and complete patient records
- Physical ability to safely restrain larger pets when necessary
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
Responsibilities
- Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
- Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
- Experience in monitoring anesthesia
- Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work
- Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
- Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
