Vet Technician/Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Ark Animal Hospital in Casper, WY is looking to add a full-time experienced veterinary tech or assistant to our team. Ark Animal Hospital is a fast growing, small animal veterinary practice that has provided high quality veterinary services with compassion to the community of Casper for over 30 years. Our mission is to provide a positive, caring environment to our clients, their pet companions, and our staff.

Job Skills As a Veterinary Tech or Assistant:

• Specimen collection including blood draws.
• Anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
• Performing fecal diagnostics.
• Preparing and handling of multiple laboratory diagnostics.
• Administering oral, injectable, and intravenous medications.
• Dental cleanings.
• Triage.
• Radiology.
• Nursing Care.
• Assisting in surgery.
• Care of both hospitalized and boarding patients.

Receptionist Skills (beneficial):

• Greet and welcome clients and their animal companions in a friendly, professional manner upon arrival to the clinic.
• Answer, screen, and forward incoming calls using a multi-line phone system, including answering client questions, screening for service needs, and scheduling appointments.
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email.
• Process incoming and outgoing patients, including taking payments.
• Ensure reception area and client waiting area is tidy and presentable.
• Handling incoming mail and email.
• Process a variety of documents, maintain and update client information, service data, and other relevant data within practice management software.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing and paperwork organization.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the medical team and Practice Manager to ensure that clients are being provided with the highest level of care.

Requirements:

• Applicants who are licensed or have completed vocational degrees are preferred.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds independently.
• All applicants must be willing to participate in pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Veterinary experience is preferred.