What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician/Assistant position at Animal Clinic?
Job Description
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position: Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, and LVMT) OR Veterinary Assistant
A Little about Our Clinic Our small one doctor clinic is located outside of Kalamazoo. We do see some large animals but mostly see cats and dogs. There are many restaurants and a local brewery nearby. With a quick car ride on 94 into Kalamazoo, the entertainment and living options are endless!
A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Technician At our clinic, a vet tech/assistant will work alongside our staff with the chance to make a difference in the lives of pets. You will have the opportunity to put your love of pets to work in a great clinic with a great staff! As a part of our office you will fill many important roles as you move throughout your day here. You will be an integral part of an effective team and support our clinic by:
- Acting as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian’s productivity.
- Assisting veterinarians through the day-to-day function of the clinic and communicating with staff to maintain the flow of patients.
- Assisting with surgery, monitoring anesthesia, performing dental cleanings, and drawing blood, just to name the most frequent procedures.
- Setting up in house bloodwork such as CBC and comprehensive profiles; along with setting up fecals, ear cytology and urinalysis.
- Communicating with clients about unique pet health concerns, preventive care, medications, and other treatments.
If you are friendly, efficient and good at multi-tasking please send us your resume and cover letter!Veterinary Assistants are welcome to apply as well. We would love to expand our staffs skills. If you succeed in reading slides and calculating doses please do not hesitate to contact us!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $15