Veterinary Technician Assistant — Growth & Benefits

PetVet Care Centers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption,

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support — Calm app

CE stipends and career development

Local hospital culture backed by nat'l

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including cleaning and maintaining equipment, restraining and handling patients, attire of duties, and clerical work.

This hospital has built a stellar reputation since 1987, serving pets across Morton, Philadelphia, Springfield, Media, and beyond with wellness, dental care, surgery and behavioral counseling.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Willing to train the right candidate.
• Preferably with experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, equipment usage, and drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database.

Skills

Willing to train

Experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including cleaning and maintaining equipment, restraining and handling patients, attire of duties, and clerical work.

This hospital has built a stellar reputation since 1987, serving pets across Morton, Philadelphia, Springfield, Media, and beyond with wellness, dental care, surgery and behavioral counseling.