Experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing care to our clients and patients and supporting our veterinary staff. This position requires a love for animals, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Previous veterinary experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian during examinations.
• Manage appointments and rooms.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Obtain radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.
• Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
• Client communications.
• Managing record requests between other hospitals and specialty practices.
• Fill prescriptions.
• Discharge patients.
• Client education.
• Assist in cleaning the hospital.
• Process payment transactions.
• Maintain proper documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Relay appropriate information to/from clients to doctors and/or management.
• Computer skills: Able to use Windows based computer systems, word processing, email, web search and other skills needed to effectively use the practice management software program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• Previous Experience is required for this position. How many years of experience do you have as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician?
• This person in this position will be scheduled full days (open to close) and rotating weekends. What is your availability?

Work Location: In person