Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant Trainee

Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant Trainee

Whole Health Veterinary Care is seeking applications for a vibrant personality to join the team at our new practice. We are looking for someone eager to learn new skills in an "on the job training" atmosphere. Kennel Technicians who are interested in training to become a Veterinary Assistant are encouraged to apply. Experience in the Veterinary field is a plus but not truly required for a person with the right attitude & commitment. This entry level position will range from $15 to $19 per hour based on experience.

Our Mission Statement:

Our mission is to provide high quality veterinary care to our patients. We strive to provide both medical and behavioral health services. We achieve this goal through effective communication with and responsible education of our clients. To us, high quality veterinary care follows the standards set forth by the national and state veterinary boards and species related associations. We always strive to meet these goals with compassionate care of our clients and their pets.

The practice will support its team with financial assistance for continuing education credits, necessary veterinary licensing, and paid maternity/paternity leave options, competitive salary & health insurance benefits. Our facility has been approved by Penn Foster for clinical externships.

Hospital Culture:

• High quality Medicine (Gold Standard)
• Compassionate
• Low Stress/ Fear Free
• Educational
• Clients – handouts, follow-up emails, lectures, videos, etc.
• Staff – monthly training, outsourced training, CE lectures, etc.
• Communicative
• We want to have real conversations with clients about patient care and recommendations.
• We want the staff to communicate needs and workflow consistently and succinctly.
• Strong work force that is skilled and confident in their duties.

Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant Trainee Responsibilities will eventually include all of the following:

• Maintain safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing operating areas, verifying shelf life of medications, and complying with legal regulations.
• Provide animal care by conducting initial intake & client interviews.
• Take vital signs and collect diagnostic samples.
• Maintain medical records using our designated software.
• Support animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments.
• Complete laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging.
• Perform diagnostic procedures under direct supervision of Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
• Administer medications, drugs, vaccines, and wound care under direct supervision of Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
• Prepare surgery suite and assist Veterinarian during surgeries.
• Coordinate inventory of supplies and equipment with Veterinary Administrative Professional & Office Manager.
• Liaise with courier services and laboratories to ensure that samples are delivered and collected on time.

Education Qualifications / Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Patient & professional verbal communication skills.
• Written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail & critical thinking.
• Ability to work shifts, on weekends, and on public holidays, as needed.

We look forward to meeting with you to discuss the opportunity in detail. Please submit your resume with 3+ references to RLubow@MDVetCare.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person