What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vet Tech Assistant position at Palmetto Veterinary Medicine & Surgery?
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our team.We are a privately owned, and pride ourselves on work/life balance. We are closed every weekend!
What we are looking for in a veterinary technician/assistant:
We are very proud of the team we have, and are looking to find someone who will fit in great with us. Must have a good sense of humor, strong work ethic and desire to continue learning. Happy, upbeat personality is always a plus, and being team oriented is very important. We are looking for a caring and compassionate person, who has the ability to stoop, bend, lift, and or stand for extended periods of time - and a great love for animals of course!
Veterinary Technician/Assistant 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
- 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
- ***Unfortunately at this time, only Candidates with previous Veterinary technician/assisting will be considered at this time***
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 27 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19