What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician (Full Time) position at Best Friends' Veterinary Hospital?
- Best Friends’ Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full time veterinary technician for our busy office.
- Looking for support staff for our newly hired 2nd doctor
- We are looking for someone for 35 - 40 hours a week and must be willing to work some Saturdays.
- Health benefits and 401k available.
Experiences requirements:
- Must be a certified veterinary technician.
- Must have at least 2 years experience working at a veterinary hospital.
- Must have the ability to work with dogs, cats, birds, and other exotics.
- Must be enthusiastic and enjoy learning.
Duties include:
- Assist doctor with scheduled appointments
- Draw blood and place catheters
- Use and maintain in-house Abaxis blood and urinalysis machines
- Prepare Gram, Diff-Quick, and Acid-Fast cytology
- Set up and maintain surgery suite (including autoclave)
- Assist doctor during surgery (including monitor anesthesia)
- Perform dental prophies
- Take digital radiographs
- Give subcutaneous, IV, IP, and IM injections
- Maintain controlled inventory
- Monitor and treat convalescing in-house patients, including exotics
About us:
Located in Gaithersburg ,Maryland, we are a small animal practice that works with not only dogs and cats but exotics as well (reptiles, birds, rodents, etc.). We are open Monday through Friday 8 am to 6 pm and Saturday 8 am to 12 pm.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- A dog comes in for annual bloodwork. Which vein are you drawing blood from?
Experience:
- Veterinary: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $24