Veterinary Technician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Why You'll Love This Part-Time Veterinary Technician Assistant OpportunityIf you're passionate about animal care and enjoy working with a variety of pets, this Veterinary Assistant opportunity may be the perfect fit for you.

At Point Pleasant Veterinary Hospital , an EverVet Partner , you'll become part of a compassionate and collaborative team dedicated to improving the lives of pets and the people who love them. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play an important role in delivering exceptional patient care and client service while supporting veterinarians and technicians in a fast-paced clinical environment.

If you're ready to grow your veterinary career in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply today.
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Health Savings Account*
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7*
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance*
• 401(k) Plan with Generous Employer Match
• Maternity Leave*
• Bereavement Leave
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance*
• Employee Discount Programs
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• On-Demand Pay Options
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Professional Development & Career Growth

• Opportunity for full tuition reimbursement through Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program*
• Access to Zoetis Clinical and Professional Development Programs and Events
• Access to a wide range of VMG educational and professional resources

Benefits marked with an asterisk () are available to eligible full-time employees only.* Responsibilities

• Restrain/hold animals of several species for examination and treatments 
• Get weights on all patients prior to examination 
• Use our radiology software for medical records and submission of studies for review 
• Take digital photos of procedures/relevant lesions and save to patients' medical records 
• Run in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient medical records 
• Prepare laboratory forms/specimens for out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others) 
• Help administer treatments (oral/fluids/injections/baths)under direction of DVM/LVT 
• Assist in monitoring anesthetized patients 
• Shave animals for surgery and scrub surgical sites 
• Manage post-op cleaning and preparation of packs 
• Complete progress forms for in- hospital/anesthetic patients 
• Keep patients comfortable, fed, watered and clean 
• Log controlled drugs (when authorized to do so, under direction of an LVT/DVM) 
• Setup medications/fill prescriptions (when authorized to do so) 
• Monitor inventory, rotation and expiration dates and report needs 
• Stock exam rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessary 
• Assist in ordering of food/supplies/medications as requested 
• Assist in maintenance of areas outside of hospital (walks, parking, runs) 

Required Skills

• High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent 
• Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred 
• At least one year experience preferred 
• Experience handling a variety of animals 
• Strong customer service skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
• Basic math and writing skills 
• Ability to express compassion 
• Basic understanding of diseases/medications/anesthesia  
• Understanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behavior 
• Knowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)