Overnight Veterinary Technician Attendant

California Veterinary Hospital; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une clinique vétérinaire dynamique recherche un Technicien Vétérinaire de Nuit pour offrir des soins et du soutien à nos animaux. Avec des responsabilités variées incluant la prise en charge d'animaux ayant des besoins spéciaux et l'assistance lors des urgences, ce poste est idéal pour ceux qui aiment travailler dans un environnement rapide. Nous offrons des avantages tels que des congés payés, des assurances santé et une 401K avec un match d'entreprise.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Qualifications

• 1 an d'expérience vétérinaire générale ou d'urgence.
• Capacité à travailler debout et à soulever jusqu'à 50 lbs.
• Être organisé et aimer travailler avec des animaux.

Responsibilities

• Caring for special needs borders and administering oral medications.
• Preparing surgical materials and assisting ER protocols.
• Triaging emergency appointments and capturing radiographs.

Skills

Organized

Works well with others

Able to follow directions

Able to work quickly and efficiently

Neat and clean

Willingness to learn

Love for animals

Communication skills

Education

1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience

Job description

Overnight Veterinary Technician Attendant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Huntington, New York

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour

Description

Join Our Team as a Veterinary Technician Attendant at West Hills Animal Hospital!

Are you passionate about animal care and eager to grow in the veterinary field? West Hills Animal Hospital is looking for a dedicated Part-time Veterinary Technician Attendant to join our amazing team for Overnight shifts!

Position Overview:
As a Veterinary Technician Attendant, you'll play a key role in providing compassionate care for our clients and their pets, whether they're visiting for routine health checks or emergency treatment. This position includes responsibilities as a Medical Boarding and ER Treatment Assistant, helping with patient care, monitoring, and support in critical situations.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Caring for special needs borders such as diabetics, geriatrics, epileptics, etc.
• Restraining a variety of canine, feline, and exotic species for the doctors and technicians
• Cleaning (Sweeping, Mopping, cages, dishes, garbage, surgical site, dental Suite, etc.)
• Administering oral medications
• Documentation of general well-being of in-hospital patients and boarders
• Assisting with Er protocol, ensuring ER table is prepared for crashing patients
• Preparing surgical material in coordination with the surgical handbook (ensure materials are sterilized and prepared for procedures)
• Assisting LVTs with TPRs & blood pressures. examining incisions for cleanliness and closure
• Triaging emergency appointments in coordination with the ER doctor on-premises.
• Capturing various types of radiographs including but not limited to the thorax and abdominal views

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Organized
• Works well with others
• Able to follow directions
• Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Neat, clean, and adheres to WHAH uniform
• Individuals with extreme willingness to learn, and with great love for animals
• 1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience
• Must be able to stand, lift, and do work duties for a minimum of 8 hours
• Lifting of large boxes, dog food, and a variety of canine and feline species up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to write neatly, communicate well with others, attend staff meetings, and adhere to training programs
• Own transportation

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training