Part-Time ER/ICU Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Vets Pets; Sims (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider is seeking a Part-Time ER/ICU Veterinary Technician/Assistant. This role involves critical duties such as patient care, surgical assistance, and effective communication with pet owners. Ideal candidates will have prior experience and a passion for animal welfare.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Medical plan choices

401(k) Savings Plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education allowance

Qualifications

• Veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to handle sick animals and hazardous materials.
• Effective communication skills in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic tests and assisting in surgeries.
• Client communication and patient triaging.
• Administering medications and monitoring patients.

Skills

Client communication

Patient triaging

Diagnostic testing

Surgical assistance

IV catheter placement

Customer service

Education

One year of veterinary experience as an assistant or technician

Job description

Part-Time ER/ICU Veterinary Technician/Assistant

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Description

Description

At Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital, we care deeply about our team and the animals in our care. Working at a veterinary hospital can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice for individuals who are passionate about animal care and want to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

At Points East you will have the opportunity to gain experience treating a range of conditions in canine and feline patients. You will contribute to the overall health and well-being of animals in your community and work with a team who shares your passion. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow as a professional.

Duties

• Client communication
• Triaging patients including basic injury/illness assessment, gathering patient information, and taking vital signs.
• Performing diagnostic testing including radiographs and lab work
• Assisting with surgical procedures and patient monitoring
• Assisting in taking radiographs
• Giving IV & IM injections
• Dispensing controlled drugs
• Placing IV catheters and maintaining feeding tubes and urinary catheters
• Monitor Surgical procedures.
• Lab Diagnostics
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, and unpleasant odors.
• Ability to always communicate professionally and effectively and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
• Ability to provide high quality customer service.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.
  
  

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients up to 40lbs throughout the workday with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to frequently lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push and squat
  
  

Education And Experience

• At least one year of veterinary experience as an assistant or technician preferred.
  
  

Perks And Benefits Include

• Tuition assistance
• A choice between two medical plans with prescription drug benefits
• Dental and vision coverage available
• 401(k) Savings Plan with employer match, including immediate vesting
• Life insurance for yourself, spouse and eligible dependents available
• Paid time off / holidays
• Health Savings Account available
• Short term disability available
• Supplemental critical illness and accident plans available
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education allowance for credentialed technicians
• Employee assistance program
  
  

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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