Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Tama Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited Small Animal veterinary hospital . We offer a warm, friendly, outgoing atmosphere where our main goal is to provide compassionate care to our patients and clients as well as offering outstanding customer service!

We are looking to add a full time/part time Receptionist/Technician to our team. All positions are required to be available weekends and holidays as we are open 363 days of the year!

Veterinary Receptionist:

Ability to Multitask

Knowledgeable with AVIMARK software

Superb Phone Skills/Etiquette

Conflict Resolution

Client Education

Microsoft Word/Excel knowledge preferred

Ability to type Minimum 45 WPM

 

Veterinary Technician:

Do you love making a difference for animals and their owners? Do you want the excitement and challenge of working in a fast paced environment? Looking to enhance your technical skills? This is your opportunity to be challenged with interesting and diverse cases.

A skilled veterinary technician is a crucial component to the success of any veterinary practice as they directly affect the Doctors ability to diagnose and treat our patients. The ideal candidate will have excellent client communication skills, be proficient in all areas of anesthesia, and have a strong work ethic.

This is a fast-paced, highly technical environment, A qualified applicant will have experience with the following

Veterinary Technician Primary Duties:

IVC Placement

Sample Collection: Urine and Blood

Ability to Perform and/or assist in diagnostic testing including X-Rays and Cone Beam CT

A thorough understanding of anesthetic drugs, monitoring, and equipment

Instrumentation and Equipment care

Surgical Pack Preparation and Sterilization

Client education and Communication

Animal Restraint: Canine, Feline and Exotic (Fractious/Non-Fractious)

Dental Scaling and Polishing

Dental Radiographs

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Comfortable with restraint of fractious dogs and cats

Ability to lift 50 pounds

80% time on the floor as CSR; approx 20% time Technician

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift

8 hour shift

Holidays

Monday to Friday

Overtime

Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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