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SalaryDo you love people as much as you love pets? We are in search of a veterinary technician or skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our Urban Tails team as a full-time employee!
Looking for passionate veterinary professionals in aprivatelyowned veterinary hospital
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Urban Tails Veterinary Hospital is a state-of-the-art hospital located in the heart of Durham’s Golden Belt Arts Campus. We practice fear-free, community-based medicine and we want our clients to feel as though we are part of their families. We are a small team that works well together.
Preferred Skills:
- Providing general nursing care
- Obtaining accurate patient history and patient vitals
- Knowledge of proper vaccine protocol
- Ability to read fecal samples and ear cytologies
- Radiology training
- Administering medication and treatments; oral, injectable, ophthalmic, and aural medication
- Drawing blood samples on canines and felines for diagnostic testing
- Intravenous catheter placement
- Experience with monitoring animals under anesthesia and the ability to alert the doctor when a problem arises.
- Maintenance of laboratory and anesthetic equipment
- Excellent organizational skills
We value open and honest communication, and a person that is well-rounded will fit in very well with our team. Being a fear-free certified professional is a plus.
If you think you might be a good fit, please upload your resume when applying.
COVID-19 precautions
- Personal protective equipment optional
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
It is personal preference for clients and employees to wear a mask.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance at no cost
- Health Insurance at no cost
- Vision Insurance at no cost
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
Services offered to our patients:
- K-Laser Therapy
- In hospital diagnostics
-Idexx Catalyst, Procyte, Snap Reader, Sedi-vue
- Dental Radiography
- Digital Radiography
- Cytology
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to draw blood and place IV catheters?
- Are you familiar with up to date vaccine protocols?
- Are you proficient and comfortable monitoring anesthesia on patients?
- Are you comfortable or willing to learn about Fear Free techniques?
- Are you able to attend work reliably?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
