Veterinary Technician/Assistant - Full Time/Partime

River Park animal hospital is a veterinarian owned animal hospital. Our vision is to prolong the quality time that animals get to spend with their family through client education and providing high standard of care. We are looking for a detail oriented and highly experienced full-time client service representative to join our team!

Why Join Our Pack:

We are dedicated to building a team that is efficient, flexible and easygoing, so you feel excited every day to come to work. Our vibe? Think professional growth, mutual high-fives, great team collaboration, calm, and a big focus on keeping everyone's sanity intact. Plus, here's a secret: our receptionists and techs? They're just as important as our amazing DVMs in achieving our vision.

Benefits:

• Target compensation range of $12-20/hour commensurate with experience.
• Health and Wellness: Health insurance
• Employee Pet Care Discount

What are we looking for:

We are seeking a technician with a strong knowledge of veterinary procedures, treatments, and protocols, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

at least 3 year of experience working as a vet assistant/technicians

Key Responsibilities:

● Keep accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy.

● Ability to draw blood with 75% success rate on first try

● Gives SQ, IM and IV injections.

● Effectively position for and take radiographs.

● Understands the use and care of IV pumps as well.

● Understands usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and readily explain them to the clients.

● Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.

● Perform physical assessments; record observations legibly

● Effectively restrain pets even when large or difficult.

● Understands all common vaccinations and vaccination protocols and explain to clients.

● Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty.

● Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.

● Explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions.

● Maintain an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies as determined by the inventory control system.

● Assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.

● Perform clinical laboratory procedures such as heartworm test, skin scrapings, urinalysis

● Knows common disease states and alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.

● Admit patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders.

● Discharge patients based on the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state.

● Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.

● Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.