Veterinary Technician Assistant

Adana Veterinary Clinic

Freeville, New York

Adana Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full-time (30 to 38 hours/week) Veterinary Technician Assistant. Candidates must have a minimum of 1 full year of recent experience in a veterinary hospital or clinic. We have an amazing team and a beautiful, modern facility. We focus on excellent patient care for cats, dogs, and furry exotics and take pride in providing personalized client service for our community. We are a Certified Feline Friendly practice and especially welcome applicants who love working with cats. Help us represent our motto of "Care, Comfort, and Compassion for Pets”!

What we offer: We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey. We strive to provide work-life balance and offer PTO, health/dental/vison insurance, Short-term disability, Life insurance, 401K plan with match, Employee assistance program, continuing education, pet benefits and more!

Skills and Expectations: Great handling skills and a practical approach to veterinary medicine is a requirement. You will assist the LVT and the doctors in their daily work, perform patient intakes for exams, provide gentle and safe animal restraint as needed for exams, treatments, and blood draws, for patients of all sizes. Computer/medical data entry including transcribing information from the client and doctor into the medical record is part of the job. You must have good communication skills and be able to relay information to owners about their pets and their care. You will also help dispense medications, run patient lab samples, answer phones, and provide excellent customer care. A cheerful attitude, attention to detail, and organizational skills are highly valued. Knowledge of medical terminology and preventative care is a plus! A minimum typing speed of 55-60 WPM is required. Additional responsibilities include performing light, daily cleaning and disinfection of our exam areas, recovery cages, and caring for any hospitalized patients and for the cats in our boarding area. Some flexibility to assist on weekends and/or holidays for brief cat boarding shifts is desirable.

Compensation: $18-$20; pay is commensurate with experience. Additionally, you will be eligible for our revenue share bonus program.

All qualified applicants will be considered and will receive a response to their application, provided you fulfill our requirements and furnish a descriptive cover letter: Please include your cover letter and your resume together in one attachment. Be sure to tell us about yourself, your interests, your background, and prior vet office experience, as well as your love for the veterinary field and more! Include your typing skills as 55-60 WPM is required for this job. (Please go to https://www.typingtest.com and look for a 1-minute medium text, then report with your cover letter).