Veterinary Technician / Assistant

CareVet; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

CareVet in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Veterinary Technician / Assistant. This role involves providing patient care, managing medical records, administering medications, and assisting with various veterinary procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and preferably some experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, as well as 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Capacity to multi-task in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Checks patient medical records for past histories.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Monitors hospital patients and logs vital signs.
• Administers medications to patients as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Medical record management

Medication administration

Equipment handling

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician

Job description

Little Rock, AR

Veterinary Technician / Assistant

The role involves patient care, medical record management, medication administration, and equipment handling.

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.
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
• 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi‑task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 Arkansas are preferred, not necessarily required. Training will be provided for 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