Veterinary Technician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Initiative.  Availability. Compassion. Trust. These are just some of the core values of Noah’s Ark Animal Clinics.  

Noah’s Ark Animal Clinics now boast three full-service, state-of-the-art clinics and two well-clinics caring for over 60,000 dogs and cats in Greater Cincinnati each year. From laser-assisted surgery, ultrasound, digital x-ray, to a full in-network lab for quick results – we have everything needed to care for your pet.  

Introduction:  The purpose of this position is to serve as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant at the West Chester  location at Noah's Ark Animal Clinics to assist doctors and staff and serve our customers. We are seeking a full-time employee with a flexible schedule who can work the evening shift Monday through Friday, every other Saturday and Sunday/Holiday rotation. We offer full benefits, paid vacations, and the opportunity to join a friendly, energetic team, dedicated to providing affordable pet care and serving our community.  

Major Duties:  

Works under the direct supervision of technician manager, who will indicate general assignments, limitations and priorities.  

Skills and Knowledge:  

- Wellness for cats and dogs  

- Restraint of pets for examination and treatments by a veterinarian.  

- Prepare and administer oral or injectable medications.  

- Venipunture catheter placement  

- Prepare and monitor anesthetic patients for surgery  

- Perform clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exam, heartworm occult, blood draw, skin scrape and fungal culture.  

- Take radiographs and process for review by a veterinarian  

- Obtain weight, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate on patients  

- Document information about patients  

- Discharge patients from surgery or hospital  

- Maintain appropriate inventory and stock inventory  

- Practical knowledge of basic computer systems  

- Excellent customer service skills required  

- Excel in fast-paced veterinary clinic  

Noah's Ark offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following: medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (holidays, PTO) and discounts on our products and services.