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SalaryFull-Time Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant
Are you kind and caring? Energetic? Hard-working? Do you love people and pets?
Paradise Animal Hospital has an employment opportunity available for a Full Time Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our family. Our 7 doctor practice is located in Catonsville, MD. We pride ourselves on hiring team members who are compassionate, collaborative and growth-minded.
This full-time position ranges between 36 - 40 hours per week. We work with our team to determine 8 hour, 10 hour, or 12 hour shifts based on hospital needs and what you prefer. You'll work an 8 hour Saturday shift approximately twice each month. Our team works together to schedule Saturdays.
The ideal candidate will contribute to the growth of our practice through learning, taking initiative, prioritizing tasks and working well within our veterinary team. We provide excellent health care to our patients and compassion to our clients, so strong client service skills are appreciated.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting veterinarian with all aspects of exams; setting up patient appointments, taking a patient history, and obtaining some vitals
- Routine nail trims, blood draws, anal gland expression
- Radiology and surgical patient care assistance
- Blood draws and IV catheter placement
- Medication preparation and administration
- Preparing vaccinations, obtaining laboratory samples, and reviewing microscopic samples
- Preparing prescriptions and educating clients on appropriate usage
- Organizing, restocking, & cleaning exam rooms, pharmacy area, treatment room, and surgical areas
- Caring for hospitalized patients; providing medical treatments as directed by our doctors
- Cleaning and sanitizing patient areas
- Entering medical notes and charges as needed into Impromed software
- Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
- Ability to commit to our core values: Compassion, Accountability, Communication, Collaboration, & Growth
- Possession of high school diploma or GED
- Veterinary state license completion preferred but not required
- At least 6 months of prior experience in this role is required
- Strong computer and phone skills
- Ability to multi-task & work in fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, & organizational skills
- Able to communicate professionally & efficiently with team members and clients
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team, follows through with assigned tasks
- Flexible schedule, able to work Saturdays and minimal overtime as needed
- Two years Technician or assistant experience preferred
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift and/or restrain 50 pounds
- Standing for long periods with frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and reaching
- Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and other physical activities for minimum 8-12 hour periods based on your schedule
Working environment:
- Work is performed in a hospital setting
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician or Assistant: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
