What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician - Do you love animals but have no experience? We will train you! position at Northwood Animal Hospital (Tallahassee)?
Job Overview: 2 week Structured Training to be a Veterinary Technician Day or Night....for the right people!!
Do you love animals? Are you a great customer care team member? Would you love to be a veterinary technician, but no one will hire you without experience? and you cant get experience without being hired? We will train the right people to have a lifelong career in veterinary medicine. We just ask that you are eager, dedicated, and care about people and pets! We will do the rest!
Responsibilities:
-Assist doctors in performing exams, surgery, dentistry, and various procedures.
-Educate clients about husbandry, products, nutrition, etc.
- Provide basic veterinary care, including administering medications and monitoring health.
- Assist with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
- Handle animals with care and ensure their safety during exams and procedures.
- Educate pet owners on proper care, nutrition, and training techniques.
- Maintain clean and organized training areas to ensure a safe environment for animals.
Skills We will TEACH you!
- Proficiency in animal anatomy knowledge.
- Experience with X-Ray procedures.
- Knowledge of veterinary practices and terminology.
- Ability to groom pets effectively.
- Familiarity with equine behavior and handling.
- Skilled in dog handling techniques.
- Understanding of dental terminology for animal care.
- Proficient in pet care practices and routines.
- Knowledge of animal physiology for effective training methods.
- Experience with animal catheterization procedures.
Join our program! It is a 2 week training program. Not only is it free...we PAY you! We only ask that you show up ready to learn every day and that you are engaged in our training. AT the end of the training program, you will be offered a position (PT or FT) at the veterinary clinic, as long as you have done well in training. We will work with pre-vet student schedules, and any scheduling needs as we are a 24 hour a day hospital! We have great pay and great benefits! Come train and see if vet med is right for you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Application Question(s):
- Have you always wanted to work with animals but cant seem to "get your foot in the door?" But you DO HAVE customer care skills?
Experience:
- customer care: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Tallahassee, FL 32303 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $23