What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian Assistant/Technician position at Rancho Pet Hospital?
Looking for motivated veterinary assistants/technician with experience pet hospital to help the doctor in all duties of the hospital. The ideal candidate should also be willing to grow with the hospital. The veterinary assistants/technicians provide the constant cleanliness of the hospital, as well as all patient wards, cages, and runs. The veterinary assistants responsible for the daily care of our patients, including walking, feeding, and recording of animal weight, and other information as directed. The veterinary assistants/technicians are required to assist the doctors with restraint and other responsibilities according to individual abilities and training. Any additional skills will be rewarded on regular basis. Shift lead position will be responsible for other staff and management of the hospital.
Specific Duties 1. Care for boarding and hospitalized animals, including cage cleaning, exercising, feeding, observation for signs of illness, laundry, bathing procedures, and keeping animals clean, as described in the assistant manual. 2. Release animals to their owners as directed by the doctor. Ensure that every animal released is clean, properly groomed, and looking better than on arrival. 3. Receive animals to be admitted for hospital care as directed by the doctor or technician. Ensure that each animal has proper identification, including name tags, cage cards, and medical record in the appropriate place. 4. General cleaning of public and employee areas of hospital, general cleaning of walking areas and memorial park to maintain clean, odor-free, and attractive environment. Housekeeping and laundry duties for all areas. 5. Restrain patients for procedures performed by doctors. 6. Maintaining a professional, cheerful, and helpful attitude when interacting with pet owners. 7. Stocking of hospital supplies, filling out requisition forms as supplies are needed, as described in the assistant manual. 8. Assist the customers when necessary, carrying food for clients and retrieving food or other supplies.
Minimum Qualifications: Ability to learn cleaning and disinfecting methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment; Appropriately handle and restrain animals; Learn basic animal care; Learn basic veterinary terminology and recognize abnormal conditions; Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Physical Requirements: The Veterinary Assistant/ technician will be required to stand for long periods and perform moderately heavy physical labor. The Veterinary Assistant/technician must be able to handle and restrain animals. The Veterinary Assistant must be able to lift up to 40lbs unassisted.
Controls Over Work: The Veterinary Assistant/technician works under the supervision of the senior leads however, they will also receive directions from veterinarians on a daily basis. Previous experience is a must.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18