Veterinary Technician / Assistant

CareVet; Bay St. Louis (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay plus bonus

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental

401k with match

Free continuing education

Paid time off

Job summary

A veterinary services firm in Bay St. Louis is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician or Assistant. This role offers competitive base pay along with various benefits including comprehensive insurance and paid time off. The ideal candidate will assist with patient care, maintain medical records, and support the veterinary team. Training is provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of veterinary experience preferred.
• Willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Check medical records and enter data.
• Administer medications and monitor patients.
• Assist the doctor during exams and treatments.

Skills

Patient care

Medical history taking

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Veterinary Technician Registration (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Technician / Assistant role at CareVet — Bay St. Louis, MS

All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including a competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program, comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance, disability coverage, life insurance, 401k with match, paid time off, free continuing education, mental health support, and more. We tailor plans for each Team Member's career journey.

Responsibilities

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Admits and discharges patients.
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.
• Administering medications to patients as needed.
• Placing catheters and performing blood draws.
• Restraining and assisting the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Denotes an Essential Function.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Veterinary Technicians in [STATE] are preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program
• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Mental health support
• And more

Job Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Veterinary Services