Veterinary Assistant

*About Us:*

PetSmart Veterinary Services, our in-store hospitals are independent, veterinarian-owned clinics supported by the PetSmart brand. We offer efficient facilities, cutting-edge technologies, and back-office support so vets can focus on care and provide the best possible service to pets and their parents.

*Job Description:*

Are you a Veterinary Technician looking to join a patient-centered practice? Get ready for a dynamic and rewarding career with PetSmart Veterinary Services! Our technicians play a vital role supporting doctors and working directly with pets and their parents. Your role is a critical component of our medical and surgical team. Registered and licensed technicians are tasked with providing a high-level of patient care and supervising other technical staff.

This is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that requires quick thinking, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to perform under pressure. A successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication skills. Empathy is paramount.

*Must-Haves:*

* Understanding of veterinary medicine, practices and procedures (surgery and clinical)
* Skill: induce and intubate patient for anesthetic procedures
* Skill: Manage anesthetic procedures and patient recovery
* Skill: Administer medications and vaccinations
* Skill: Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture;
* Expert communicator (written and verbal);
* First-in-Class customer service;
* Flexible, willing to perform many job duties within the hospital;
* Friendly, positive, team-oriented attitude; and
* The desire to learn more and take the initiative

*Nice-to-Haves:*

* 2+ years of experience as a licensed technician in a veterinary hospital

*DISCLAIMER: This job posting is for a position with an independent franchise entity, and not PVS or its affiliates. Each franchise location is individually owned and operated. Wages and benefits may vary from franchise-to-franchise.*

*The independent franchisee, and not PVS, is alone responsible for all employment related matters in this veterinary hospital, including but not limited to hiring, firing, disciplinary action, supervisions, staffing, and scheduling. PVS is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of independent franchisees and does not employ independent franchisees' employees. If you are hired for this job posting, the independent franchisee, and not PVS, will be your employer.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Experience:
* Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person