Veterinary Assistant
Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital
Job Description
ASSISTANT - WEEKEND GRAVEYARD Position WITH EXPERIENCE (1-3 years preferred)
We are looking for hard-working, self-motivated individual to join our amazing technician/assistant team! Credentialed preferred but not required for Graveyard Position. Hours include nights and weekends. Must be reliable and responsible. Offering great starting hourly salary and benefits package after 90 days (must be full time). We are currently in need of technicians/assistant WITH EXPERIENCE (1-3 years preferred) in the veterinary field. Our Veterinary Technicians and Assistants work both independently and side by side with our doctors. Technicians/Assistants must have excellent communication and customer service skills. We utilize electronic medical records, so computer skills are a must. Experience with Ezyvet preferred but not required.
Our Veterinary Technician/assistant perform various roles such as Exam Room Technician, Treatment Room Technician, and Surgery Technician. Technician responsibilities include obtaining history from clients, assisting in exam rooms, client education, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, SQ/IV/IM injections, obtaining digital radiographs, performing treatments as directed by the doctors, preparing samples to be sent to outside laboratories, and performing in-house bloodwork. Technicians/assistants also prepare patients for surgery, intubate, monitor anesthesia, perform dental cleanings and obtain digital dental radiographs. Cleaning, Stocking, and Laundry are per tof these duties. Must be able to lift 50lbs.