Veterinary Technician Assistant

NVA General Practice; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Kodiak, AK is seeking a veterinary assistant to support clinicians and ensure high-quality patient care. The role involves patient handling, post-operative care, radiography, and assisting with diagnostics in a busy animal hospital.

Ideal candidates are 18+, able to multitask, and comfortable working with distressed animals. Training available for the right applicant; lifting up to 40 lbs is required, with team support as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Enjoys working with animals under stress, ill, or in pain.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in post-surgery care.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Assist with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean/Disinfect cages and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Feeding/bathing animals.
• Answer phones and provide customer service.
• Help clients with their pets.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required. Willing to train.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.