Veterinary Technician Assistant

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Have you been searching for an opportunity to begin your career in the field of Veterinary Medicine? Or maybe you are an experienced veterinary assistant ready to take your career to the next level? The Veterinary Technician Assistant position at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists is the opportunity you have been waiting for! From Entry Level to Advanced, Technician Assistants with OSVS are an integral part of the team, performing necessary duties while being provided with training opportunities to grow and advance skills and knowledge. All positions require some evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. Full time positions carry a generous benefits package.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and organizing patient areas
• Proper care for laundry (patient bedding, and/or surgical laundry)
• Restocking supplies
• Safe patient handling and restraint
• Walking dogs (low-risk patients)
• Assist Advanced Technician Assistants, with necessary tasks related to patient care, diagnostics and procedures
• Deliver exceptional customer service to pet owners in a polite and timely manner
• Assess patient vital signs, and general patient monitoring
• Assisting with diagnostic tests such as radiographs, laboratory sample processing, examinations
• Preparing for and assisting veterinarians with procedures and surgery
• Opportunities to learn skills such as venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, assisting ER Technician appointments, and Outpatient care

Qualifications:

• 1 or more years' experience in a veterinary practice (receptionist, vet assistant, other) preferred, but not required
• Professional, pleasant, engaged, clear communicator who is attentive and respectful to referring veterinarians, clients, and co-workers.
• Must be able to follow direction, balance multiple tasks, be confident, and prioritize tasks appropriately.

Benefits and Perks (Full time):

• Employer paid Medical insurance premiums, AND paid deductible for employees!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• 401K with company match 
• Complimentary Life Insurance $5,000
• Personal Pet Discounts
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Veterinary Social Worker on-site
• Ample paid CE opportunities on-site, as well as CE stipend for Certified Technicians

OSVS is located in East Greenwich, RI with a satellite facility in Swansea, MA. OSVS is a 26,000 sf building with a very busy emergency service, a nationally-respected internship and residency program, and specialists in Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Radiology, Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Avian/Exotics. Specialized equipment includes telemetry, endoscopy, CT scanner, ultrasound, and MRI.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.