Veterinary Technician Assistant

Surface Creek Veterinary Center; Cedaredge (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local veterinary clinic in Cedaredge, Colorado is looking for a Veterinary Technician Assistant to support veterinarians in providing quality patient care. The candidate must have experience in a veterinary practice or medical environment and currently be attending or have completed a Vet Tech Program. Responsibilities include assisting staff, administering medications, and performing lab tests. Positions available are either full-time or part-time, making it flexible for applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary practice or medical environment required.
• Currently attending school in a Vet Tech Program.
• Completion of a Vet Tech Program is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Technicians and Doctors.
• Administering & monitoring anesthesia.
• Collecting lab samples.
• Collecting lab samples.
• Performing lab tests.
• Taking radiographs.
• Administering medications, vaccines and treatments prescribed by DVM.
• Venipuncture.
• Cleaning clinic & kennels.
• Customer service.
• Answering phones.

Skills

Experience in veterinary practice

Animal restraint

Customer service

Education

Currently attending Vet Tech Program

Completion of Vet Tech Program

Job description

Overview

The Veterinary Technician Assistant works hand in hand with the veterinarians to ensure quality patient care, and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work.

Requirements

• Experience in a veterinary practice or medical environment.
• Currently attending school, in a Vet Tech Program.
• Completion of a Vet Tech Program.

Duties

• Assisting Technicians and Doctors.
• Animal restraint.
• Administering & monitoring anesthesia.
• Collecting lab samples.
• Performing lab tests.
• Taking radiographs.
• Administering medications, vaccines and treatments prescribed by DVM.
• Venipuncture.
• Cleaning clinic & kennels.
• Customer service.
• Answering phones.

Other Details

• Must be solution-oriented, accountable, and a direct and honest communicator.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking and empathy and be able to multitask.
• Full-time or part-time positions are available.