Veterinary AssistantKennel Technician
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Job Location:
San Antonio, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job duties include but are not limited to:
The Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant is responsible for the overall care feeding medicating and cleaning of patients within our hospital and boarding facility. This role plays a vital part in supporting both our medical team and our patients comfort and well-being.
Key responsibilities include:
Feeding walking medicating and monitoring hospitalized and boarding pets
Maintaining cleanliness through daily cleaning laundry and bathing
Restocking hospital supplies and ensuring work areas are organized
Assisting veterinarians and technicians with restraint examinations and treatments
Triage of incoming patients and collection/analysis of lab samples
Performing diagnostic imaging surgical preparation and assisting with anesthesia and post-operative care
Monitoring and recording patient information including medications appetite behavior and any changes during care
Cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments as trained
This position requires the ability to work around unpleasant odors and noises and involves potential exposure to bites scratches animal waste and contagious diseases.
Whether youre looking to master your current role or grow into the next step of your veterinary career youll have opportunities to learn through a variety of virtual and hands-on interactive training and development programs.
Qualifications :
Were looking for:
- An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
- Compassionate Calm Team Player Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
- Must be able to properly restrain pets.
- Proficient in sample collection obtaining medical histories processing laboratory tests and radiographs and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
- Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
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 ARE A DRUG-FREE SMOKE-FREE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age Color Race Religion Sex Disability Sexual Orientation or National Origin
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Remote 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
