Veterinary Assistant and/or RVT

Job Description

Job Description

 

McGee Street Animal Hospital is a small animal veterinary hospital catering to companion animals. We strive to provide the very best care to every patient we see while providing top-level customer service to our clients. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Technician and/or Assistant to join our team. This position offers competitive pay, great benefits, and working alongside a supportive and talented group.

 

At McGee Street Hospital, our team is made up of an eclectic mix of personalities, but the common thread is that we all love what we do.

Our team is supportive of each other, and we work together to succeed, even in the most stressful of times. Although we all have different responsibilities, each job is equally important to us and to our patients. We value our technicians, as they act as a second set of hands and eyes for our doctors, ensuring that all animals in our facility receive the best standard of care possible.

 

We are seeking a driven and focused candidate to aid us in our goal of helping every patient and client to the best of our abilities. Our ideal candidate can communicate well with clients and staff, loves to multitask, and can work autonomously. This individual will become part of an established team that works together as one in order to provide the best care possible for all of our patients. There is always room for growth and advancement as we continue to grow our practice!

 

Responsibilities for our veterinary technicians include:

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Obtaining patient history and assisting in exam rooms

Anesthesia induction

Monitoring

Recovery and surgical assisting

Restraint for examinations and procedures

Administering vaccinations and medications

Caring for hospitalized patients

Reporting disease or symptom progression and/or case to doctors

Performing physical rehabilitation therapy

Performing routine in-hospital diagnostics

Ensuring the highest level of facility cleanliness and general assistance around the facility

Creating & updating medical records

Bandaging and splinting

 

Benefits:

Retirement program

Employee discount

Paid time off

Professional dues and CE

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent

Experience:

Veterinary Technician/ Assistant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

One location

Please email your resume, cover letter, and 2-3 references or any questions regarding this position to our office manager Karry Winfield at View email address on us.fitly.work.