Part Time Experienced Veterinary Technician / Vet Assistant FT

Tango Animal Hospital; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

Tango Animal Hospital in Fairfax, VA is seeking an experienced part-time veterinary technician/veterinary assistant for our small animal practice. You will support patient care, assist doctors, and help with exams, imaging, and routine procedures.

We value compassionate, professional team players who communicate well and are eager to learn. Avimark experience and bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, and a positive attitude is essential for our team.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient at restraining dogs and cats.
• Strong team work ethic and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Able to lift fifty pounds and stand for potentially long periods.
• Essential to work well with clients, doctors and staff; teamwork is key.
• Cross-training in reception duties may be required.

Responsibilities

• Restraining dogs and cats for procedures/exams.
• Acquiring samples and running diagnostic tests such as bloodwork, fecals, and cytologies.
• Assisting in surgical procedures.
• Perform routine dental cleanings.
• Caring for hospitalized patients.
• Knowledge of normal patient parameters and medical terminology.
• Preparing and assisting in exam rooms.
• General cleaning and maintenance of the hospital and equipment.
• Other similar tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly.

Skills

Dog restraint

Cat restraint

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Cross-training

Lifting ability

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Avimark

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

Experienced Part Time Veterinary Technician/ Veterinary Assistant needed for a small animal practice in Fairfax, VA.

We are looking for someone who is motivated and devoted to ensuring our patients and clients get the best care possible. We want someone who is compassionate, professional, and willing to learn.

Experience with Avimark is a plus!

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus!

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Restraining dogs and cats for procedures/exams
• Acquiring samples and running diagnostic tests such as bloodwork, fecals, and cytologies
• Assisting in surgical procedures
• Perform routine dental cleanings
• Caring for hospitalized patients
• Knowledge of normal patient (cat/dog) parameters and basic medical terminology
• Prepping, and assisting in exam rooms
• General cleaning and maintenance of the hospital and its equipment
• Other similar tasks required to keep the clinic running smoothly

Job requirements

• Must be proficient at restraining both dogs and cats
• Must have a good team work ethic and a positive attitude
• Must have excellent communication and multi-tasking skills
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Able to lift fifty pounds unassisted and be able to stand, sit, and kneel for potentially long periods of time.
• It is essential that candidates have a positive attitude in working with clients, doctors and other staff. Effective teamwork is essential to the success of our practice.
• Strong work ethic, punctual and good organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Should be willing to be cross-trained in reception duties such as scheduling, answering phones, etc...

If you are a strong team player that is looking for a way to advance your skills and knowledge, while still maintaining your personal life, this is a great fit!

**Salary based on experience**