Westside Animal Emergency Clinic is a small animal hospital that has been an important part of the community for 19 years. We have recently expanded into a state of the art, 6,000 sq ft facility.

Looking for individuals who:

have stellar communication skills
rock the ability to multi-task
enjoy laughter and good music
are chill and able to perform well under pressure in a fast paced environment both independently and as a team member
are self motivated and detail oriented, but also work cohesively with our amazingly fantastic staff and DVMs
like double-time pay on major holidays
are computer literate with strong typing skills
able to lift 40+ pounds
enjoy friendly holiday themed competitions
enjoy maggots, wolf worms, pustular discharges and proptosed eyes and all the other super fun "gross" stuff that comes with emergency medicine
have your own dependable transportation
enjoy occasional Nerf gun wars to help relieve stress during hectic shifts
and of course, you should absolutely love cats and dogs!

Responsibilities (day-to-day activities, but are not limited to):

greet and welcome in Owners and patients
answering multi-line phone system with a cheerful demeanor
assisting fellow Techs, Assistants and DVMS
proper restraint of cats and dogs
ability to place IV caths
blood draws
familiar with Idexx in-house lab equipment
assisting in radiographs
properly administer IV, IM, SQ injections
have great aim for Nerf gun wars
amazing client communications
check in/out Owners
taking payments
surgical prep, monitoring and recovery
helping to maintain a clean and healthy environment

If you are interested in joining our team please submit your resume by email and our Practice Manager will contact you.
Job Type: Part-time, with potential to move into Full-Time

Scheduled hours will include evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

We are currently accepting applications for full time and part time CVT/LVT/RVT and experienced Veterinary Assistants. Due to the nature of our clinic, applicants MUST have a minimum of 4 years experience working at a veterinary practice with exposure to critical care and/or emergency medicine.

Compensation will be based on experience, skill level, and shifts worked.

*Benefits are offered to Full-Time employees*

*Yearly scrub allowance offered to FT & PT employees*

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Holidays
Weekends as needed

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Veterinary Technician Experience: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Position Overview:

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Essential Position Functions:

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 full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
Obtain and verify medications.
Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED.
Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by State.
May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Additional Information:

The list of essential functions and additional functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a required assignment for the position.

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