Veterinary Technician Assistant

Summary Why You’ll Love this Veterinary Technician Assistant Job!      If you're enthusiastic about animals and eager to engage with a diverse range of pets, our Veterinary Technician Assistant position is perfect for you! When you become a part of Highland Animal Hospital , an EverVet Partner, you'll join a supportive community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.  Our Veterinary Assistants, play a crucial role in our team, providing exceptional care to clients and maintaining high standards. Your duties include assisting doctors and technicians, managing patient care, aiding in radiology, client communication, performing medical procedures, maintaining equipment and inventory, and administering treatments to hospitalized patients Don't miss out on this opportunity!  Apply for the Veterinary Assistant position today!  Pay Range: $15-$16 / hour Benefits:   Paid Time Off  Medical, Dental, Vision with a Health Savings Account*  Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*  Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance*  401K Plan with Generous Employer Match   Maternity Leave *  Bereavement Leave   Life, Short Term, & Disability Insurance*  Discount Programs   Discounted Veterinary Care   On-Demand Pay Options   Referral Bonus   Career Enhancement Benefits:  The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician program*   Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and Events   Access to a multitude of VMG resources   *Indicates eligibility for Full-Time positions only  Responsibilities Restrain/hold animals of several species for examination and treatments  Assist in treatment of patients in concert with a veterinarian  Get weights on all patients prior to examination  Use our radiology software for medical records and submission of studies for review  Take digital photos of procedures/relevant lesions and save to patients' medical records  Run in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient medical records  Prepare laboratory forms/specimens for out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others)  Import laboratory and radiographic data into patient medical records  Manage and oversee medical treatments (including collecting laboratory samples, administering SQ fluids, placing IV and urinary catheters, expressing anal sac, etc.)  Monitor critical patients  Prepare cultures for bacteriological examination  Perform emergency procedures including control bleeding, administer parenteral fluids & pharmacological agents under veterinary supervision, resuscitate with oxygen, establish open airway by intubation, perform external cardiac massage, apply temporary bandages or splints, provide external supportive treatment of wounds, burns, and heat prostration  Admit patients & obtain initial medical history from client  Counsel clients regarding home care, medication administration, pre/postoperative care, blood test preparation, etc.  Discharge patients with appropriate instructions  Fill/refill prescriptions and prepare medications as prescribed by the Veterinarian  Clean indoor and outdoor kennels, cages, and runs as needed  Help monitor inventory, rotation and expiration dates and report needs as requested  Assist in stocking exam rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessary  Assist in ordering of food/supplies/medications as requested  Assist in maintenance of areas both inside and outside of hospital (floors, walks, parking, runs, etc.  Required Skills High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent  Associate’s degree in a related field preferred  Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred  At least one to two years' experience preferred  Experience handling a variety of animals  Strong customer service skills  Ability to communicate effectively  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds  Basic math and writing skills  Ability to express compassion  Advanced understanding of diseases/medications/anesthesia  Understanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behavior  Knowledge of vaccination protocols, sterilizations, use of OTC products, etc.  Knowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)