Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Sylva Animal Hospital is a one-doctor (actively seeking more doctors!) general practice located in Sylva, NC. Our workplace culture is one of the most important parts of who we are — we take our work seriously and pride ourselves in positive and compassionate teamwork to continuously provide exemplary care for our patients. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant/Technician or Registered Veterinary Technician (full-time or part-time) to join our experienced team. We utilize our assistants and technicians to their full potential and provide ongoing opportunities to enhance technical skills. Please note: This position is for experienced veterinary professionals only. Applicants must have prior experience working in a veterinary clinic to be considered. If you're a motivated, skilled technician with a positive attitude and a passion for teamwork, we'd love to hear from you! We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Member’s career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
• Admits and discharges patients.
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.
• Administering medications to patients as needed.
• Placing catheters and performing blood draws.
• Restraining and assisting the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Veterinary Technicians in [STATE] are preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

Benefits:

• Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program!
• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Mental health support