Veterinary AssistantKennel Technician
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Job Location:
West Tisbury, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Providing care for boarding and hospitalized patients.
Cleaning and sterilizing hospital areas including treatment rooms surgery kennels reception and offices.
Preparing and maintaining surgical instruments tools and equipment.
Assisting veterinarians during exams treatments and procedures.
Maintaining clean organized and stocked work areas.
Reviewing care plans and records to determine animal needs.
Documenting animal conditions reactions and progress; updating medical records and databases.
Participating in ongoing training and educational opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Contributing to a positive team environment and maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Performing additional duties as assigned to support hospital operations.
Qualifications :
Were looking for:
Compassionate calm and a true team player with strong communication skills.
Self-starter with the desire to continuously grow your knowledge and skill set.
Outgoing dependable and able to remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
Physically and emotionally strong with a solid understanding of animal behavior and husbandry.
Skilled in verbal communication documentation and maintaining accurate records.
Able to contribute to a safe efficient and positive hospital environment.
Action-oriented energetic patient and able to multitask effectively.
Must be able to properly restrain pets when needed.
Experience in sample collection obtaining medical histories processing lab tests and radiographs and anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
Minimum of one year of veterinary assistant experience preferred but were willing to train the right candidate with a strong work ethic and genuine love for animals.
Additional Information :
We offer our staff:
- Comprehensive Benefits (health dental vision liability 401k & 401K matching program life & supplemental insurance HSA & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts Holiday Pay Uniform Allowance Bonuses etc)
- *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement texting/outreach communication authorization physical requirements of the job and more please visit Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
About Company
Alliance Animal Health was founded in 2017 based on the need for a new service model in the veterinary industry. The approach was to create a true partnership model that would help veterinarians by removing the stress of managing the business side of the practice and giving them the b ... View more
