Veterinary Technician Assistant - AMAZING BENEFITS!

Inspire Veterinary Partners Inc; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as a Veterinary Technician Assistant, ensuring quality care for pets while supporting veterinarians and technicians. You'll perform patient assessments, assist in surgeries, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and care. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on compassionate care and teamwork, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

401k with employer match

Stock options

CE allowances

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet discounts

Qualifications

• At least one year of recent veterinary or medical experience.
• Ability to manage detailed records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate patient care and alerts veterinarians to changes in patients’ conditions.
• Cleans and maintains surgical equipment and keeps the hospital clean and stocked.
• Administers medications and performs emergency care as needed.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Patient Restraint

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Technician Assistant - AMAZING BENEFITS!

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Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to ensure quality care for pets and promote greater efficiency by relieving technicians and veterinarians of technical and administrative work. The Technician Assistant performs a variety of patient- and client-care duties, conducts patient assessments, oversees animals recovering from anesthesia, and performs procedures and treatments.

The Technician Assistant uses sound judgment when making decisions about patient care, responds quickly and calmly to emergencies, and maintains high standards of patient care. This person communicates clearly with veterinarians, other practice personnel, and clients to ensure that patients receive the care they need. Technician Assistants are friendly and flexible, able to multi-task, prioritize, and think creatively. They believe strongly in the quality of care provided and communicate this assurance to clients. The Technician Assistant also maintains hospital cleanliness and may provide training to other team members.

Position reports to the Practice Manager and receives direction from veterinarians. Works alongside Technicians, who determine the scope of support services and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provides compassionate patient care, keeping patients clean, dry, and comfortable.
• Alerts veterinarians to changes in patients’ conditions.
• Recognizes contagious diseases and follows relevant procedures.
• Provides safe and effective patient restraint.
• Administers medications.
• Uses proper safety techniques for radiological procedures.
• Recovers patients from anesthesia.
• Assists in surgery and dentistry.
• Performs emergency care, CPR, and intensive care as needed.
• Documents treatments and assists with procedures like IV catheterization.
• Ensures patients leave in better condition, e.g., clean and with IV catheter removed.
• Maintains knowledge of drugs and calculates dosages.
• Assists with lab tests and completes medical records accurately.

Equipment and Facility Maintenance

• Cleans and maintains surgical equipment.
• Keeps hospital clean and stocked.
• Removes trash, sweeps, mops floors daily.
• Launders linens.
• Ensures inventory is stocked appropriately.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly wages depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and location, with higher wages for CVT/RVT certification. Benefits include 401k with employer match, stock options, CE allowances, insurance (medical, dental, vision), PTO, disability insurance, life insurance, voluntary benefits, wellness programs, pet discounts, and scrub allowance.

Community

Aberdeen is located in Harford County, Maryland, offering proximity to Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania. The area features parks, trails, community events, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of recent veterinary or medical experience.
• Ability to manage detailed records accurately.
• Proper patient restraint skills.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Compassion and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds.
• Work energetic and focused shifts, sometimes exceeding 10 hours.