Overnight Technician Assistant (TA)

Evolution Veterinary Specialists; Lakewood (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a family-owned veterinary hospital where your contributions matter. As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you'll support veterinarians in providing top-notch medical care to pets in a collaborative and supportive environment. Your role will involve assisting with medical procedures, ensuring the comfort of animals, and maintaining a clean and organized clinic. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to excellence, this position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of pets and their owners. If you're passionate about animal care and eager to grow in your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Continuing Education Budgets

Hands-on Experience with Equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year related experience in a veterinary clinic required.
• High attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Preferred certifications include Technician Assistant and Gas Sterilizer.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians in providing medical care to animals.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and maintain cleanliness of equipment.
• Communicate with clients and maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Time Management

Ability to Work Independently

Flexibility

Multitasking

Knowledge of Surgical Instruments

Basic Medical Math

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Veterinary Technician Assistant Certification

Gas Sterilizer Certification

Tools

Instinct Treatment Sheets

Surgical Instruments

Anesthesia Machines

ECG Machines

Autoclaves

Job description

How would you like to be part of a team that delivers the best possible care for pets in a fun, collaborative and supportive environment? That’s Evolution Veterinary Specialists. In our family-owned vet hospital, you work alongside other committed vet professionals to impact positive change each day. And with our owners on-site each day, your voice is always heard on process and work culture improvements. At Evolution, each individual is a valued member of our team. We show it by investing in each employee’s passions and goals, creating plans for his or her professional success.

Evolution Veterinary Specialists offers:

• 401k
• Health, vision, life and dental insurance
• Pet insurance for employees
• Continuing education budgets for each employee
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• A central location in a quiet, city area

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Location: Lakewood, CO

Job Id: 209

# of Openings: 1

Hourly Payrate: $15.00-$19.50 (Dependent on Experience, Skill Set, & TA Level – I, II, III)
* EVS requires all TA candidates to complete a TA Leveling Test during the interview process. This test measures math skills, critical thinking, and medication administration for TA levels I, II & III.

Job Summary:
The Veterinary Technician Assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing medical care to animals. They assist with daily operations in a veterinary clinic, ensuring the comfort and well-being of animals while assisting in medical procedures. Their tasks may include preparing examination rooms, handling animals, assisting with diagnostic tests, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and ensuring proper animal care during hospitalization. Veterinary Technician Assistants may also help with client communication, scheduling appointments, and maintaining accurate medical records. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a passion for working with animals in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Mission Statement: To provide elevated specialty and emergency veterinary care, fostering a compassionate and collaborative environment that supports pets and the people who care for them.

Core Values: BRITE: Best Medicine, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Empathy.

Education & Experience:
Required: High School graduate or equivalent.
Required: Minimum 1-year related experience in a Veterinary Clinic.
Preferred: Minimum 1-year related experience in an Emergency Veterinary Hospital.
Preferred: Technician Assistant Certification.
Preferred: Gas Sterilizer Certification.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Take and check patient medical records for past histories.
2. Take and record patient vital signs.
3. Restrain and assist the doctor(s) during exams, treatments, and procedures.
4. Assist RVTs with technician's appointments and tasks.
5. Appropriate animal husbandry.
6. Obtain urine or fecal samples from patients.
7. Regular departmental housekeeping duties and maintain cleanliness and readiness of scheduled department with tasks including sweeping, sanitizing, restocking, preparing kennels, laundry, etc.
8. Maintain excellent inpatient care by administering regular walks, feedings, watering, and kennel cleaning.
9. Administer medications to patients as needed (with appropriate oversight).
10. Update basic information on Instinct treatment sheet(s).
11. Understand patient pain assessment and scale.
12. Set up fluid lines and troubleshoot fluid pumps.
13. Complete and proper surgery suite set up and clean up.
14. Understand and perform sterile techniques and surgical scrubbing.
15. Knowledge of surgical instruments and monitoring equipment.
16. Anticipate DVM and technician needs for various procedures.
17. Administer SQ fluids and medications (with appropriate oversight).
18. Working knowledge of what goes on the crash cart(s).
19. Ability to take directions from technicians and DVMs during CPR.
20. Basic understanding of radiographs.
21. Knowledge of how to differentiate between bone, soft tissue, and air.
22. Knowledge positioning for basic radiographs.
23. Ability to place cephalic IV catheters (with appropriate oversight).
24. Ability to draw blood from cephalic, jugular, and lateral saphenous veins (with appropriate oversight).
25. Ability to accurately take blood pressure and SpO2 readings.
26. Basic understanding of ECG machines.
27. Administration of IM, SQ, IV, and PO medications (with appropriate oversight).
28. Basic medical math.
29. Assist Inventory Supervisor maintain all laboratory equipment.
30. Performs PCV/TS, parvo, FeLV/FIV, urine tests.
31. Brings accurate, concise, and relevant information to the DVM.
32. Set up rebreathing and non-rebreathing anesthesia machines as needed.
33. Troubleshoot pressure checks when they fail.
34. Appropriately clean and prep all surgical instruments and wrap surgical packs.
35. Some familiarity with autoclaves.
36. Other duties as assigned; this list is not exhaustive, & employer reserves the right to assign additional tasks & responsibilities as needed.

Skills & General Job Requirements:

1. Comfort and interest working with animals of all types, including exotic species such as snakes, lizards, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, ferrets, and turtles.
2. Flexibility and capacity to prioritize new tasks & excellent time management skills.
3. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Ability to work independently with little oversight.
5. Customer service.
6. High attention to detail.
7. Multitask with ease.
8. Commitment to always doing the best job possible and under all circumstances.
9. Confidence in working independently and making appropriate, informed decisions.
10. Enthusiasm for knowledge, innovation, learning, and growth in all aspects of the job.

Schedule:
A full-time EVS employee averages at least 36 hours per work week. Hours typically vary and include holidays, weekends, swing shifts, overnights, and on-call as necessary to fill the needs of the hospital.

Reports to: Department Lead

Employment Status: Full-Time

Supervisory Role: No


Evolution Veterinary Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.