What are the responsibilities and job description for the Small Animal Vet Technician position at Animal Health Center of Oskaloosa?
Currently seeking a Small Animal Vet Technician at our Oskaloosa location for immediate hire.
Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment? Do you have a passion for animals and are interested in helping with veterinary duties? Are you able to handle phone calls with an accommodating attitude and have the ability to contribute as a team member? If you enjoy being around people and pets, this could be the position for you! The successful candidate must have excellent office skills, be computer savvy, have an outgoing personality and display a helpful attitude.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assisting with X-rays
- Draw blood from animals, run and log bloodwork
- Prep animals for surgery & monitoring post-surgery animals
- Administer catheters
- Putting together surgery packs
- Get weight & temp for all patients
- Cleaning up after animals
- Administer medications
- Assist front desk with scheduling, pulling charts for daily appointments
- Answer multi-line phone & schedules appointments.
- Check to make sure all dogs are current on vaccinations, deworming, fecal, heartworm testing, and preventative care.
- Keep lab, surgery room and exam rooms organized and clean
- Check surgery and medical patients in and out of the hospital
- Maintain patient records & files
- Type hospital documents
- Wash and dry laundry for surgery animals
The hours are ideal if you would like to work 36 – 40 hours/week. This includes a 4-hour shift every other Saturday morning.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Simple IRA matching up to 3%.
- Animal Health Center shirts provided
- PTO
- Employee Pet Discount
- Paid holidays
Requirements:
- Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. (pet food and/or animals)
- Candidates must be able to assist veterinarians and technicians with the animals, diagnostics and their care.
- Candidates must be energetic, optimistic and a pet and people-loving person!
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years’ experience is preferred.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Knowledgeable in computers (Word)
- Excellent communicator with a pleasant personality.
- Ability to deal with clients in a mature manner.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $19