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A giant, warm hello from Metro Paws in White Rock! We aim to break the mold of stuffy and impersonal veterinary care. We dream big, love everyone, have fun at work, and excel TOGETHER. We are not just a veterinary company, but a vision. We love animals of all species and breeds, as well as humans of all backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. We strive to exceed expectations and sweep our clients off their feet with our superb customer service and tailored veterinary care. Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health.
White Rock is loving the veterinary care we’re providing! Because of this, we’re growing and looking for friendly, pet-loving humans to join our vet tech team. You’ll be responsible for concierge-style customer service and impeccable patient care. You’ll work in tandem with our technicians and veterinarians to provide our clients and patients with excellent veterinary experiences in a loving and welcoming environment.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Providing excellent customer service for our clients and their pets.
- Making sure the pets basic needs are met
- Patient handling and restraint
- General housekeeping duties
- Peri-operative care
- Assisting in Tech appointments: Vaccines, nail trims, AGE, ear cleaning, suture removal, etc…
- Tackling projects as assigned (with a smile, as always!)
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must have at least 1 year of small animal tech experience (current coursework may replace)
- Must have a working knowledge of veterinary terminology, supplies, and procedures
- Confidence in your skillset and readiness to learn what you don’t already know
- Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians and other hospital staff. (It’s okay if you talk to animals, too!)
- Must have a pleasant presence on the phone and great phone etiquette
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time (hour-long breaks!)
- Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
- Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases
Ideally, you also have:
- Pets of your own (empathy vs. sympathy)
- Desire to learn and grow as a tech
- Desire to take advantage of advancement opportunities
Benefits offered:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules
To join our wonderful team, please submit your resume for confidential consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note our COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote preliminary interview process
- If hospital observation is scheduled, for your safety and the safety of our staff and clients, we have the following rules in place:
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Social distancing guidelines
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures
