What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Appalachian Animal Hospital?
Appalachian Animal Hospital is more than just a veterinary practice - we're a compassionate community committed to providing exceptional care and education to our clients and their fur companions. Appalachian Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to add to its dedicated team. We are an excellent fit for technicians that enjoy multi-species medicine, and surgery.
The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Technician helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Veterinary Technician's also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.
Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
- Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
- Be compassionate/caring
- Can work individually, as well as on a team
- Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction
- Prior experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20
