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Veterinary Technician Assistant - ER/ICU
If you are a veterinary assistant ready to take your career to the next level, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for! Our career development program offers those who demonstrate an interest in learning, reliability, and a commitment to success, with the opportunity for training and career progression through five levels of technician assistant. Each level combines new skill development with increased responsibility. We also offer additional career development opportunities such as our in-house veterinary technician training program run in conjunction with our sister hospital - Ocean State Veterinary Specialists. Jump start your career and explore career paths leading into positions in the ICU, ER or specialty areas. Daytime, evening, and overnight schedules available; all schedules require regular weekend shifts, and holiday shifts. Full time positions carry a generous benefits package.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional customer service to pet owners in a polite and timely manner
- Laboratory Sample Processing for various patients thru the ICU and ER
- Assist Technicians with patient treatments such as vital signs and general patient monitoring
- Assisting Technicians and Veterinarians with radiographs
- Performing various handling techniques for our technicians and veterinarians to perform examinations and treatments
- Preparing for ER procedures to assist technicians and veterinarians with
- Opportunities to learn and advance as a technician’s assistant with our designed level learning system
- Opportunity to be welcomed to our Tech Assistant to Tech In House Program after successfully reaching all technician assistant levels over the course of time in our hospital
Qualifications:
- 1 or more years' experience in a veterinary practice (receptionist, vet assistant, other) preferred, but not required
- Professional, pleasant, engaged, clear communicator who is attentive and respectful to referring veterinarians, clients, and co-workers.
- Must be able to follow direction, balance multiple tasks, be confident, and prioritize tasks appropriately.
- Must possess basic math skills and understanding of medical terminology
- Willingness to learn veterinary technical skills a plus
Benefits and Perks (for Full Time):
- Employer paid Medical insurance premiums, AND paid deductible for employees!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- 401K with company match
- Complimentary Life Insurance $5,000
- Personal Pet Discounts
- PTO and Holiday pay
- Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Veterinary Social Worker on-site
- Ample paid CE opportunities on-site, as well as CE stipend for Certified Technicians
Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services provides excellent Emergency care, Internal Medicine and Surgery services. The exceptional group of doctors, nurses and support staff are not only great at their job but are also genuine animal lovers. Visit our website at https://bsvess.com to learn more about Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services.
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
