Although our name carries a lot of weight, we still feel like a family-owned clinic. We work hard, but because we love what we do, it doesn't really feel like work. We are both patient and client oriented. We are currently seeking a FT veterinary technician. The candidate must be high energy, task and detail-oriented, able to work both independently, as well as a part of a team. Our team loves to teach, so if you want to learn, look no further. Great sense of humor required.

Veterinary Assistant Job Responsibilities:

A veterinary assistant provides animal care by determining animal requirements; conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures; assisting during operations; feeding and caring for animals; maintaining supplies and equipment; maintaining records.

Veterinary Assistant Job Duties:

• Perform direct medical care for patients according to prescribed treatment plan and records; completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.

• Assist DVM with procedures including but not limited to anesthesia, surgery, radiology, dentistry, laboratory and pharmacy activities.

• Ensure all patients are identified including documentation on the hospital entry day sheet, ID collar and cage card.

• Cares for animals by taking vital signs; collecting samples; administering medications, drugs, and vaccines; bandaging and wrapping wounds; physical and inhalation therapies.

• Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments; securing and bringing animals to examination room; restraining and lifting animals; providing aid as directed; communication with owner regarding pet’s status

• Supports operations by assembling required supplies and instruments; setting-up surgery table instruments; restraining animals; completing local/regional anesthesia; operating and monitoring anesthetic machines; hooking-up ECG monitors; preparing surgical site; placing catheters; obtaining blood gases; cleaning-up post-surgical site; maintaining sterile conditions; obtaining and verifying medications.

• Maintain log books involving radiology, surgery, anesthesia, laboratory, controlled substances and others required record keeping.

• Maintains animals by feeding and watering animals; cleaning animals' rooms, cages, and equipment; changing cages; observing for clinical signs of disease.

• Maintains safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments; sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas; storing sterile supplies; verifying shelf life; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

• Maintains animal records by documenting animal conditions, reactions, and changes; updating database.

• Maintains equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining equipment supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

• Organize daily duties and medical/surgical procedures for efficient utilization of staff.

• Maintain and update charges for medical/surgical procedures, medications and other service fees.

• Provide education to client regarding medical procedures, medication regimens, follow-up care, diets and other general animal care.

• Work independently when office is closed to provide ongoing patient care.

• Work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Adhere to all company safety and animal health care policies.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional journals.

• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Join our exceptional team. Apply today and prepare to have your life transformed.

· Marginal Functions: 1. Support hospital as needed including cleaning facilities indoors and outdoors

Skills/Qualifications: Knowledge of Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Documentation Skills, Analyzing Information , Clinical Skills, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Use of Medical Technologies, Attention to Detail, Patience, Verbal Communication; must have Associate or Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology.

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com