What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant / Technician position at Charleston Animal Hospital?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Job Summary
We are a one doctor small animal hospital seeking a compassionate Veterinarian Assistant or Technician to join the team at our successful clinic.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must be 18 years or older and have reliable transportation.
- Pay rate consideration will be based upon time and experience at prior veterinary jobs.
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician
- Knowledge of animal care and handling
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment
- Patience and a love for animals
- Previous experience with Avimark veterinary software is a plus.
- Bilingual is a plus.
Please attach references to your resume.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
- 10.5 hour shift with a 1 hour lunch break
- Employees have 1 full day off during the week, off on weekends
- Holidays as needed
Responsibilities:
- Holding and Restraining Patients
- Getting history on Patient
- Entering electronic medical records
- Able to lift 60 lbs.
- Preparing medications and printing drug label
- Radiography
- Running lab work
- Drawing blood
- Placing Catheters
- Assisting the Doctor with surgery
- Monitoring patients under anesthesia
- Dental Cleaning
- Feeding and Medicating patients
- Weekend treatments on hospitalized patients
- Patient Triage
- Wrapping and Sterilizing Surgery packs
- Managing phone lines
- Making appointment reservations
- Creating estimates for clients
- Collecting patient and client information
- Checking in patients and clients
- Discharging patients
- Work patiently with distressed, frustrated or disgruntled clients
- Stocking Supplies
- Laundry
- Basic and extensive cleaning of the hospital
Salary : $14 - $18
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