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SalaryVeterinary Technician/Assistant
Whole Health Veterinary Care is seeking applications for a Licensed Veterinary Technician or an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our new practice. The position will range from $17 to $25 per hour based on experience and licensure.
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.
Veterinary Technician and/or Assistant Job Responsibilities:
- Maintains safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing operating areas, verifying shelf life of medications, and complying with legal regulations.
- Provides animal care by conducting initial intake & client interviews.
- Takes vital signs and collects diagnostic samples.
- Maintains medical records using our designated software.
- Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments.
- Completes laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging.
- Performs diagnostic procedures under direct supervision of Veterinarian.
- Administers medications, drugs, vaccines, and wound care under direct supervision of Veterinarian.
- Prepares surgery suite and assists Veterinarian during surgeries.
- Coordinates inventory of supplies and equipment with Veterinary Administrative Professional & Office Manager.
- Liaising with courier services and laboratories to ensure that samples are delivered and collected on time.
Education Qualifications / Skills and Experience Requirements:
- Completion of an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited program preferred:
- Certificate of Veterinary Assistant
- State License to practice as a Veterinary Technician
- 3 years of experience within a veterinary or healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of animal behavior, and animal husbandry.
- Clinical skills & use of medical technologies.
- Analyzing information & medical documentation skills.
- Attention to detail & technical understanding.
- Patient & professional verbal communication skills.
- 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: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Experience:
- Veterinary Assistant/Technician: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
