What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician (FT ot PT) position at Pet Urgent Care of Wesley Chapel?
Pet Urgent Care of Wesley Chapel is currently accepting applications for an after-hours veterinary technician. This position offers between 25-35 hours per week. The right candidate must have emergency or specialty veterinary technician experience, and able to work nights up to 11pm (**Not Overnight), weekends. Candidates must have a minimum of 1 years previous urgent care or emergency veterinary experience in order to be considered for this position.
Technicians are an integral part of the team and play a key role developing treatment plans and patient care. We are seeking Technicians who will serve as patient advocates and be resources for our clients. The ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and proficient in the following:
- Triage, Admitting, monitoring and discharging patients
- Dispensing and explanation of medications
- Control painful, anxious, often fractious animals with gentle restraint
- Blood collection from cephalic, saphenous, and jugular veins
- Assisting in surgical cases (inducing and monitoring anesthesia)
- Performing venous and urinary catheterization
- Obtaining vital signs
- Proper digital radiograph techniques
- Follow directions from our DVMs with and without supervision
- Lift at least 50lbs unaided (over 50 lbs with assistance)
- Perform basic math conversions
- Understand medical terminology and procedures
- Medical record keeping
- Ability to perform in-house laboratory diagnostics
Working hours are shift based and targeted to provide an excellent work-life balance; however, this is an after-hours practice so late nights, weekends are required. Benefits of working at Pet Urgent Care of Wesley Chapel are many and include: Bonus, pet discounts, and MORE! Salary is competitive and directly related to experience and performance.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22