Veterinary Technician Assistant

Future Opening: Veterinary Technician Assistant Full Time • Schenectady Position Available: Veterinary Assistant We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to care for our patients and support our Veterinarians and Technicians. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. One of the most important Veterinary Assistant responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean. We’ll rely on you to assist our Veterinarians and Technicians in examinations, procedures and operations. This includes knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding or bathing animals, caring for boarders and readiness to care for injured or scared pets. Being able to read the body language of a pet is a very important skill required for this position. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and love animals, we’d like to meet you. Schedule: Full time (35-40 hours) 9 hour days with a 1 hour lunch. Weekend and holiday shifts are possible when our facility has boarders. Saturday hours to resume April 2023. Duties and Responsibilities: Feed, groom and weigh animals Bathe animals Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms Correctly clean and pack surgical kits/instruments Operate the autoclave by cleaning and filling when necessary Safely restrain animals during examinations, x-rays and ultrasound procedures Properly handle upset or frightened animals Assist in surgery (including proper set up and clean up) Obtain patient history from clients Monitorchanges in a patient’s condition Order prescription diets when needed Collect payment and answer phones/schedule appointments when needed Enter charges into computer system at the end of each client visit when requested Responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of all working areas Feed, walk and care for boarders Monitor and care for all inpatient animals Call and update/answer questions for clients Administer and store medications correctly Restock supplies throughout the hospital Daily cleaning, including but not limited to exam rooms, work areas, bathrooms and cages Assist with end of life services Fulfill other duties assigned by management on an as needed basis Qualifications: Team-oriented Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals Proficient with computers Current or former pet ownership is an advantage Patient, caring and outgoing personality Ability to follow instructions properly Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 50 lbs) Flexible schedule and availability for afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts Availability to occasionally work in emergencies Able to handle emotionally charged situations Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and prefers to be busy About Us Companion Animal Medical Center is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Rotterdam, NY. Dr. Rachael Ragozzino, Dr. Samantha Weglinski, and Dr. Jessica Schiller are licensed veterinarians, treating small companion animals. Your pet's health and well-being is very important to us and we will make every effort to give your pet the best care possible. Our team understands just how important your pet is to your family. When bringing your pet into our facility, you will be greeted by friendly, knowledgeable staff members who will treat you and your pet as a member of our own family. We offer a wide range of services to care for your pet. Our integrated digital medicine seeks to provide top medical, surgical and dental care for your animal. In addition to high quality pet care, our clinic was created to offer a comfortable, calming environment so both the pet and pet parent can have the best experience possible. Referral code from a current employee If no code provided, add their name instead. #J-18808-Ljbffr