Veterinary Tech Assistant
The Animal Hospital
The Veterinary Technician Assistant supports doctors and licensed technicians in delivering high-quality medical care while maintaining hospital cleanliness, efficiency, and patient comfort.
This role is critical to hospital flow, doctor productivity, and patient safety. The Technician Assistant ensures that medical areas remain clean, stocked, organized, and ready to support appointments and procedures throughout the day. This position is ideal for individuals seeking hands-on veterinary experience with opportunities for growth into a veterinary technician role.Core Responsibilities
Patient Care Support
- Assist technicians with patient restraint
- Monitor recovering surgical patients under supervision
- Walk hospitalized or boarded patients as directed
- Maintain clean, dry, and comfortable cages
- Refresh water and bedding as needed
- Report any patient concerns immediately to a technician or doctor
- Clean and reset exam rooms between appointments
- Ensure rooms are stocked and prepared
- Support treatment area organization
- Keep treatment tables wiped and ready
- Assist with moving patients as needed
- Keep laundry rotating throughout the day
- Fold and restock towels and blankets
- Maintain cleanliness of laundry area
- Assist with general cleaning tasks as assigned
- Support end-of-day cleaning responsibilities when needed
- Prepare prescription labels (under technician supervision)
- Pull medications for technician verification
- Assist with organizing pharmacy shelves
- Maintain clutter-free tech station
- Sign sympathy cards promptly (do not leave sitting on tech desk)
- Maintain a clean and safe treatment area
- Dispose of waste appropriately
- Ensure floors remain dry and free of hazards
- Follow OSHA and hospital safety protocols
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous animal handling experience preferred
- Ability to lift 40+ pounds
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive attitude and team mindset
- Desire to learn and grow in veterinary medicine
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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