Veterinary Technician Assistant

West Chester Veterinary Medical Center

Job Location:

West Chester, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At West Chester Veterinary Medical Center our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work with a highly skilled team focused on best in practice veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

Position Overview

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures assisting during surgery and operations providing nursing care assisting with feeding and caring for patients maintaining medical supplies and equipment overseeing triage and discharging patients and maintaining patient medical records.

Key Responsibilities

Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews reviewing care plans and records completing laboratory tests and studies and diagnostic imaging.
Care for patients by taking vital signs collecting samples administering medications drugs and vaccines and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments securing and bringing patients to examination rooms and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy physiology disease processes pharmacology specialized equipment usage and specialized drug administration.
Obtain and verify medications.
Ensure that patients have food and water clean patients rooms cages and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
As directed fill prescriptions and administer medications including proper documentation logging and security of controlled drugs.
Maintain a safe secure healthy and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas storing sterile supplies verifying shelf life following standards and procedures and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
Maintain medical records by documenting patients conditions reactions and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient as directed by the veterinarian.
Maintain equipment by following operating instructions troubleshooting breakdowns maintaining equipment supplies performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
Maintain inventory place orders for needed supplies verify and maintain receipts.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

High school diploma or GED.
All experience levels will be considered

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

Veterinary medicine and/or veterinary related experience preferred.
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred.

Schedule:

Flexibility to work various shifts during operating hours which are Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (no weekends!)
Partial availability will be considered - we can be flexible.

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members professionally and personally. Benefits include:

Medical dental and vision insurance
Paid Parental Leave (birth adoption foster)
401(k) with discretionary contribution
Team Member Pet Discounts
Emotional wellbeing support including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
CE stipends and career development resources
Grant Circle a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$15$25 USD

At PetVet Care Centers were committed to a Culture of Care for pets for the people who love them and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11000 dedicated professionals including 1700 veterinarians we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership collaboration and local medical autonomy empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether youre providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes PetVet is a place where you can grow your career stay connected to your purpose and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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At West Chester Veterinary Medical Center our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work with a highly skilled team focused on best in practice veterinary care.We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow t...