experienced veterinary assistant/technician

Overview

Join our dynamic veterinary team as an Experienced Veterinary Assistant/Technician and become a vital part of delivering exceptional animal care! In this role, you will support veterinarians and veterinary nurses by performing a wide range of technical tasks, assisting with medical procedures, and ensuring the highest standards of animal handling and client communication. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills in animal husbandry, emergency medicine, diagnostic radiology, and surgical assistance will make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. We are committed to fostering a collaborative atmosphere that values your expertise and passion for animal health.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with clinical procedures, including anesthesia administration, monitoring vital signs, and performing laboratory work such as phlebotomy and diagnostic testing.
• Handle animals safely using proper restraint techniques, ensuring comfort and minimizing stress during examinations or treatments.
• Operate medical equipment including X-ray machines, radiology diagnostics tools, and anesthesia monitors to support accurate diagnostics and effective patient care.
• Perform animal husbandry duties such as feeding, grooming, pet grooming, and maintaining cleanliness in kennels and treatment areas.
• Support surgical procedures by preparing sterile fields, assisting with anesthesia induction and monitoring, animal catheterization, IV insertion, and surgical instrument sterilization.
• Manage pet care routines including medication administration, pet grooming, dog training reinforcement, and client education on animal physiology and health maintenance.
• Maintain detailed records using veterinary software for patient histories, laboratory results, radiology images, and treatment plans while adhering to aseptic techniques.

Qualifications

• Proven veterinary technician experience with a strong background in veterinary critical care, emergency medicine, anesthesiology, and laboratory procedures.
• Extensive kennel experience along with knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, veterinary terminology, and diagnostic radiology.
• Skilled in dog handling, animal restraint techniques, vascular access procedures such as IV insertion and catheterization.
• Familiarity with general anesthesia protocols, veterinary anesthesia monitoring systems, medication administration practices, and veterinary surgical assistance.
• Proficiency in operating medical equipment including X-ray machines and radiology diagnostics tools; experience with veterinary software is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients about pet care needs while demonstrating compassion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment; certification or training in phlebotomy or veterinary laboratory work is advantageous.

Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise directly impacts the health and happiness of animals! We provide ongoing training opportunities to enhance your skills in critical & intensive care settings while supporting your professional growth within our compassionate team. Join us today to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families!

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person