What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at The Cat Doctor-Feline Medical Center?
1. Do you love cats?
2. Watch too many cat videos?
3. Wonder why cats are so weird?
This could be a match because The Cat Doctor is seeking an experienced veterinary technician. Applicants must be able to work any hours from 7:30am-5pm Monday through Friday as well as weekends and holidays when required.
The Cat Doctor-Feline Medical Center is a feline only veterinary hospital serving the Ark-La-Tex since 2007. We offer full veterinary care, boarding, and grooming. Our mission is to provide quality care and education in all things CAT!
All applicants must be able to perform all duties listed below:
- Eager to learn.
- Arrive to work on time daily.
- Have great customer service skills.
- Take care of and be attentive to all pets in our care.
- Work well independently and as a team.
- Lift up to 40 pounds.
- Work on your feet the majority of the day.
- Work fast and efficiently.
- Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills are required.
- Pass a background check.
- Pass a drug test.
Veterinarian Technician Minimum Responsibilities:
« Learn and follow AAFP Guidelines (www.catvets.com)
« Complete the AAFP The Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional® (CFVP) Certificate. https://catvets.com/cat-friendly/certificate-program/cfvp/
- Provide animal care by determining animal requirements
- Assist with protocols and surgery
- Prepare surgery for use and set up surgeries
- Feed and care for animals
- Maintain supplies and equipment
- Maintain records
- Complete/assist with laboratory tests, studies and diagnostic imaging
- Take vital signs and collect samples
- Administer medications, drugs, and vaccines as required by veterinarian on duty
- Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments
- Explain animal status to owners
- Place IV catheters
- Maintains sterile conditions
- Obtains and verifies medications
- Clean animal cages and equipment
Must love cats and all things CAT!
This is a very demanding and fast paced job. Daily job duties include cleaning cages multiple times a day, general cleaning, spending time with boarders and patients, and will involve assisting the doctor in appointments and surgeries. Experience is required. Knowledge of Avimark is a PLUS! If you have any interest in learning to groom cats, please let us know!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Visit our website to learn more! https://www.catdoctoronline.com
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Required)
- Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Required)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- A feline only hospital is a different animal, and you must appreciate and respect cats to succeed. Cat's are not small dogs! Why do you want to work with cats only?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Required)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary Experience: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20