What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Veterinary Technician/Assistant position at Palmetto Veterinary Medicine & Surgery?
- Looking to hire a Experienced Part Time Veterinary Technician/Assistant for our busy small Animal Hospital.
What we are looking for in a veterinary technician/assistant:
- Happy, upbeat personality.
- Team oriented
- Strong work ethic and desire to continue learning.
- Caring and compassionate.
- Ability to perform under emergency and high stress situations.
- Ability to stoop, bend, lift, and or stand for extended periods of time.
Veterinary Technician/Asssistant Duties
- Client communication- record data on case history, provide basic education on animal care, nutrition, and medical conditions.
- Preparing and labeling medications and prescriptions.
- Blood, fecal, and urine collection
- Lab work- including but not limited to; fecal tests, urinalysis, in house blood-work, cytology preparation and reading.
- Radiography
- Prepare patients for surgery, calculating medication doses, administer intravenous and subcutaneous injections prior to, during and post procedure. Assist, monitor and record data for surgical procedure.
- Restrain and stabilize animals during exam and treatment.
- Administer medications, vaccinations, and perform routine procedures.
- Instruct clients how to administer medications and apply care at home
NO WEEKENDS. Estimated 25-30 hours weekly - Veterinary Experience a must.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19