Veterinary Technician / Assistant

CareVet

Weathersfield Township (OH)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 22,041

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus

Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

Free continuing education

Mental health support

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Weathersfield Township seeks a dedicated full-time Veterinary Assistant. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience and a passion for animal care. Duties include monitoring patients, administering medications, and assisting doctors. Benefits include competitive pay, medical insurance, 401k, paid time off, and a revenue share program. This entry-level position offers growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

Able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and remain on feet for long periods.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Checks patient medical records and enters data.
Takes medical histories and vital signs.
Performs housekeeping duties.
Admits and discharges patients.
Logs prescription refills and monitors hospital patients.
Administers medications and assists during exams.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Multi-tasking ability

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-2 years related experience

Job description

Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Animal Medical Care Center, Niles, OH

At Animal Medical Care Center and Cat Hospital we specialize in providing exceptional veterinary care to a wide range of animals including cats, dogs, pocket pets, birds and exotics. We are seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant who has a minimum of 1 year of experience and is compassionate and dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of our patients.

We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well.

All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Member’s career journey.

Duties and 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.

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 general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including: