What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant - 2nd Avenue Veterinary Hospital position at AmeriVet?
Veterinary Assistant
2nd Avenue Animal Hospital
Requirements :
- 2 years of prior veterinary experience
- Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
- Abaxis lab equipment knowledge preferred, not required
- Confidently and comfortably restrain animals
- Knowledge of surgical prep, monitoring, and recovery
- Compassionate and caring toward our clients and their pets
- Ability to work rotating weekends
- Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.
- Multi-task efficiently
- Understand the importance of client education
- Be a positive and supportive team member
2nd Ave Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible. 2nd Ave Animal Hospital is actively seeking an organized, compassionate, and service-oriented Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician who is confident in rooming patients, assisting in surgery, placing IV catheters, drawing blood and running bloodwork using Abaxis equipment, experienced in properly handling and restraining animals, knowledge of x-ray and positioning, understands the importance of client education, able to confidently dispense and administer medication prescribed by the veterinarian, and is a positive and supportive team member. The veterinary industry is constantly advancing and we encourage our staff to do the same. If you are an experienced veterinary technician looking to take your skills and knowledge to the next level and work with a great motivated team we are excited to hear from you.
At AmeriVet, we're committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.
Here's what you can expect when you join our team :
At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
