What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center?
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Compensation: $17.50 - $22.00 / hour
We are adding a full-time Veterinary Technician to our team! As a technician-oriented practice, we utilize our nursing staff to their fullest potential- giving you the opportunity to use your hard-earned skills. In addition to our great benefits package, you will enjoy employee discounts and a uniform allowance.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Effective communication with both clients & team
- Safe handling & restraint of animals
- Obtain vitals & medical history
- Venipuncture
- Place intravenous catheters
- Administer medications SQ & IV
- Administer & monitor anesthesia
- Surgical assistance
- Dental prophylaxis
- Bandaging
- Laboratory testing & radiography
- High school diploma or GED required
- Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
- Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff. (It's okay if you talk to animals, too!)
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
- Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training
Salary : $18 - $22
