What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician/Assistant (tech experience required) position at Midway Animal Hospital?
Hands on experience is required to be considered. This position is full time and responsibilities include:
*Maintain efficient workflow for daily appointments in rooms.
* Basic veterinary laboratory testing (in clinic idexx veterinary lab equipment)
*Working alongside our team to manage medical, surgical and dentistry cases, running a CT scan, and maintaining AAHA standards.
We perform general surgery as well as advanced soft tissue surgery, dentistry and orthopedic surgery and are looking for a talented individual to grow with us. You can earn your living and still have fun too. We cultivate a comfortable and stable work environment where teamwork and growth are encouraged. Work in a place where your talents and efforts are truly appreciated and each morning begins with communication and gratitude.
A healthy work/life balance is important to us. No staying late every single night! (although occasionally it can't be helped and there is a designated team member for that) No being forced to tolerate abusive clients! An employer that treats you fairly and with respect. Senior Technicians and Management that are willing to teach, train and jump in to help you. Talented Vets that practice good, thorough medicine you can be proud to be a part of.
We are proud to provide high quality veterinary medicine and amazing customer service. We have a well maintained facility with modern and advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment. We have a new state of the art in house CT, use Avimark software and have an in house Idexx Vet Lab Station. We use digital records, digital general and dental radiography.
Midway was voted Citrus County's Best of the Best Veterinarian and voted Neighborhood Favorite Veterinarian on Nexdoor.
Shift: Full-time position 7:20 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 4 days a week. You are on a rotation with our other technicians for occasional weekend and evening coverage to care for hospitalized and boarding pets.
Outstanding Benefits:
* Health Insurance - We pay the first $370/month (Florida blue HMO)
* You may make additions to your plan including Dental, Vision, Life, Short or Long Term Disability, Hospitalization and Accident coverage to your plan.
* 401K matched investment up to 3% (this means we add $ to your investment account)
* 6 Paid Holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas) Plus 12 additional days of PTO per year, and a deeply discounted personal pet account.
* Employee Assistance program.
*Scrubs uniforms provided after introductory period.
Experience Requirements:
- Experience working in veterinary setting.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to multi-task and develop healthy relationships with team members and clients.
- General Animal healthcare knowledge: Pet medical, behavioral and handling basics, vaccination types and protocols, and preventative products.
- High level of maturity, excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to maintain professionalism in the face of stressful situations.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to bend and lift patients and carry supplies/equipment up to 50 pounds.
- Endure sitting for extended periods and standing or walking on hard surfaces for extended periods.
Midway Animal Hospital provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
*This employer requires a dress code that includes covering of tattoos and does not allow visible facial piercing other than earrings or unnatural hair colors.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 42 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15