What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant position at East Hills Veterinary Clinic?
East Hills Veterinary is currently looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our Team. Our ideal candidate will be dynamic, efficient, cooperative, have a well- rounded background in veterinary medicine, spay/neuter, clinic medicine, general surgery, and dental procedures. Must be hard-working, compassionate, have an interest in thriving in a fast-paced, teamwork based environment.
The ideal candidate would assist the staff with cleaning , medicine and outpatients care. They also would be able to effectively restrain both dogs and cats. Candidate should be a good people person and be able to communicate with compassion and empathy. Must also be friendly and have a sense of humor. Candidate will be responsible for care of surgical, dental, and and equipment.
Job Duties
- Handle, canine and feline patients.
- Assist with paperwork and charts for patients.
- Observe all surgical protocols to prevent infection and increase successful patient outcomes.
- Adherence to the mission and core values of east Hills Animal Clinic
- Veterinary Technician: 1 year (Preferred)
- Proficiency in safe cat and dog handling techniques.
- Familiarity with veterinary clinic software such as AVIMARK
Physical Demands
- Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while at hospital.
- Ability lift, carry, move up to 50 pounds.
- Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Associate is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16