Veterinary Assistant / Technician

Company: iHire
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Companion Animal Hospital is seeking a full time veterinary assistant or licensed technician to join our small animal practice for our daily surgical procedures and exams.The ideal tech/assistant candidate must possess strong veterinary skills with multi-tasking abilities, along with a great work ethic and must be a team player.Our ideal candidate will be a motivated team player with a positive attitude and has a love for learning. We are looking for experienced technicians/assistants who are able to assist in exams and surgery, take excellent notes, and educate clients on pet medications, treatments and therapy, diet, and behavior. Knowledge of Avimark software is a plus.Specific Duties

• Restraining
• Venipuncture
• IV catheter placement
• Surgical prep and assisting with anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Dentistry
• Hospitalized monitoring includes: charting, calculating drips, monitoring fluid pumps, feeding, and medication and injection administration
• Radiology with proper positioning for review with specialist
• Obtain and processing lab samples for in-house and outside laboratories
• Pharmacy duties
• Assist with Xrays
• Charting and Invoicing
• Maintenance of all instruments
• Communicate and educate clients in a professional manner on the phone and in person
• Housekeeping duties
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for multiple hours at a time and be able to bend and kneel repeatedlyOur clinic is 17 years old with regular clientele. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality care in a compassionate environment to clients who are like family. Staff are encouraged and aided in improving their skills and knowledge as we utilize then to the utmost of their abilities.We are a family-owned and operated general practice looking for long-term employees to help our clinic flourish. There is potential for growth in the organization.Employment Type: Full TimeYears Experience: 1 - 3 yearsSalary: $12 - $25 HourlyBonus/Commission: No

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