Veterinary Technician Or Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant

Clinic Hours: Rehm Animal Clinic at Timber Run is open 7am - 6pm, M-F and 7am- 12pm on Saturdays.

Job Type: Full-time

Total Compensation Package Incudes:

• $14.00 to $18.00/hour ** Pay rate is based on experience. Pay could be more, if skill sets are demonstrable at expert level and/or a Licensed Technician with proven skill set.
• Two weeks PTO
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• Employer Contribution IRA Match
• Optional: Short Term Disability, Accident & Life Insurance
• Pet Health Discount
• Continuing Education Opportunities

Job Summary:

Rehm Animal Clinics in Mobile and Baldwin Co. in Alabama is looking for veterinary nurses and assistants to help us meet the needs of our thriving animal hospitals!

You’ll love our innovative and forward-thinking team, fun but professional atmosphere, and incredible benefits. Our practices have been serving Mobile's Gulf Coast for more than 40 years, and our dedication to the people and pets here, shines through, in everything we do.

We’ll love your experience, passion, drive, and ability to work well with a team. This is a full-time position for an experienced (at least 2 years) veterinary nurse.

Think you’re the veterinary nurse we’re looking for? Apply today!! Any applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted within 48 business hours of application submission.

Qualifications:

• Alabama Registered/Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred
• Prior veterinary experience required; 2 years of previous small animal experience
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong sense of integrity: able to maintain highest ethical standards, personal responsibility and accountability and confidentiality of clients, doctors, and all staff.
• Follows and upholds the veterinary technology profession’s ethical codes.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Yes or No

PATIENT EXAMINATIONS: Proficiency in basic parameters of small animal health and can recognize variations from normal. Can determine and know normal values of TPR and auscultate heart and lungs using a stethoscope.

• Yes or No

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: Ability to recognize small animal emergency situations and have a basic understanding of emergency treatment protocols, including; assisting in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, placing an intravenous catheter, apply temporary bandages and instituting hemostasis.

• Yes or No

LABORATORY PROCEDURES: Proficient in collection and preparation of specimens and samples for diagnostic evaluation (Fecal, Blood, Urine). Ability to perform basic diagnostic tests, and can maintain laboratory equipment.

• Yes or No

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING: Proficient in producing diagnostic radiographs and other electronic images with acceptable safety protocols, patient positioning, exposure techniques and specialized procedures.

• Yes or No

SURGICAL ASSISTING: Can prepare and maintain the surgical environment in order to ensure an asepsis for both patient and personal safety. Can assist in and has knowledge of specific job tasks related to surgical
procedures.

• Yes or No

ANESTHESIA: Proficient in monitoring anesthesia for the Canine/Feline patient to facilitate pain free diagnostic, treatment and surgical procedures. Has assisted in and has knowledge of procedures and risks associated with general anesthesia. Has assisted in monitoring a patient under general anesthetic. Understands principals of safety for both patient and personnel.

• Yes or No

DENTISTRY: Knowledge of proper dental techniques in order to maintain the dental health of the patient and the safety of personnel. Ability to gather data for the assessment of dental health, perform supragingival and subgingival scaling and polishing and have assisted in and has knowledge of techniques for dental extractions.

• Yes or No

PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY: Ability to handle pharmacological and biological agents in such a way as to ensure the safety of the patient, client and personnel, and efficacy of the product. Ability to prepare and dispense medication, calculate dosages, recognize drug classification, recognize adverse reactions and a knowledge of regulations regarding the safe handling of biohazardous materials.

• Yes or No

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR: Have knowledge of the normal behavior of the Canine/Feline patients and can recognize abnormal behavior in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the patient and personnel and to foster the human-animal bond between client and patient.

• Yes or No

COMMUNICATION WITH CLIENTS/MEDICAL RECORDS: Proficiency in establishing an effective line of communication with the client to obtain pertinent information concerning the patient. The ability to instruct clients concerning the home care required in order to promote and maintain the health of the patient and safety of the client. Ability to acquire patient history and provide client information regarding preventive measures and routine care including:
A. Parasite control
B. Vaccination protocols
C. Administration of medication
D. Care of the bandages and orthopedic devices
E. Post-surgical care
F. Dental Care

Ability to Commute:

• Loxley, AL 36551 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $18