What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Veterinary Assistant/Technician position at Catoctin Veterinary Clinic?
Are you an Experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for full-time work? We are a small animal clinic who has been serving Loudoun County since 1978. We have four veterinarians on staff and see appointments Monday - Saturday. Our clinic only works with small animals; dogs and cats. We are looking for someone with at least ONE year of experience as a veterinary assistant/technician. Rotating evening shifts and Saturday shifts may be required. A caring and compassionate attitude is required of all team members.
For all full-time employees benefits are included after 60-90 days. These benefits include a great hourly rate, clothing allowance, personal pet discounts, health insurance, 401(k), vacation, training and more.
This is a great opportunity to join a hospital with a fun-loving, yet professional, atmosphere. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides care for animals, primarily dogs, and cats, under Veterinary supervision
- Assisting the Veterinarian as he or she conducts examinations and diagnostic procedures
- Use safe restraint technique
- Ensures animals are fed and cared for
- Maintain records
- Complete laboratory tests and studies and diagnostic imaging
- Take vital signs and collects samples
- Administer medications, drugs, and preventatives
- Obtain and verifies medications
- Clean animal cages and equipment.
Qualifications / Skills:
- Knowledge of animal behavior
- Animal husbandry
- Love of animals
- Hardworking
- Timeliness
- Reliable
- Ability to multitask
- Documentation skills
- Patience
- Verbal communication
- The ideal candidate will be comfortable with working on our hospital software system, AVImark.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience working as a veterinary assistant or in the animal health field. Willing to train motivated candidates.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $21