What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician Assistant/Receptionist position at Stillwater Veterinary Clinic?
We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant or current CVT student to care for animals and support Veterinarians. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to and providing care for our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. We’ll rely on you to assist the Veterinarian and Certified Technicians in examinations and operations. Do you love animals? Then you’re halfway there. You need the ability to care for them properly – that’s one of the most important Vet Assistant job requirements. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and have the stomach to help with medical operations and euthanasia, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
- Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
- Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians
- Help in cases of emergencies
- Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, calling patients, rooming patients
- Keep accurate records and logs
Skills
- Proven experience as a Veterinary Technician Assistant or similar position working with animals
- Experience in an administrative role
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to follow instructions properly
- Confident in safely restraining animals
- Preform blood draws
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (restraining, lifting, long hours on feet)
- Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
- High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.50 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18