Veterinary Technician Assistant

Community Veterinary Partners•Milford Township, PA

8h•Onsite

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. Hours needed: Daytime, and evening. and must work Saturdays

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