Veterinary Technician Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Opportunity

Are you a Veterinary Assistant looking for an opportunity to utilize your full skill set while simultaneously learning new & advanced techniques? If so, Pet Emergency & Referral Center is looking to add YOU to their team!

Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour based on experience Schedule: Full-Time first shift hours, 10 or 12 hour shifts. Holidays and weekend availability required.

Benefits:

• Full-benefits package with medical/dental/vision insurance plans, Life/ADD insurance plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with employer match
• Paid time off, sick time, and parental leave
• Discounted Employee Pet Insurance, Pet Services, + Supplies, employee Costco membership
• Birthday bonus and milestone recognition bonuses
• Referral rewards program for hospital recruits
• Uniform allowance
• AVA program participation available with career growth opportunities
• And more!

About You: You are an individual with a cheerful outlook, a collaborator that genuinely loves people and their pets and want to make an exceptional difference in the lives of patients and their families. You can adapt to the individual needs of each patient and are looking for a friendly, fun, compassionate team environment and place a high value on continuing to enhance your knowledge and skill set. You enjoy interacting and building relationships with clients, understand the importance of clear & effective communication, and are committed to outstanding client service and exceptional patient care.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 1 year working as a veterinary assistant, preferably in emergency medicine.
• An understanding and experience with basic veterinary assistant knowledge, including restraint with obtaining radiographs, induction and recovery of anesthesia, and all aspects of patient care.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, surgical instruments, excellent aseptic technique, cleaning, sterilizing (steam and gas), wrapping, and storing surgical instruments.
• Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members, and the ability to multi-task and work well in a high-volume, busy practice.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

PERC in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is a busy and growing 24-hour Emergency and Specialty hospital offering a fast-paced work environment. The Emergency service is staffed by seasoned Veterinarians to provide high quality medical care to our patients around the clock, while working within a culture of true teamwork and collaboration with the Specialty departments, who offer referral and continued care for critically ill patients. We work hard to support a learning environment where everyone is encouraged to ask questions and learn from co-workers, clinicians, and specialists. Our team thrives in a fast-paced environment, allowing you to stay busy, excel at your duties, and making it an exciting place to be. We foster an environment where our technicians are utilized to their fullest ability and encouraged to continue their professional development.

For more information about our hospital, please visit our Pet Emergency and Referral Center homepage.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.