Technician Assistant

Veterinary Specialty Services is looking for talented veterinary professionals to join our 2nd or 3rd shift teams at our O'Fallon, MO location! VSS provides advanced specialized care for animals, collaborating with veterinarians throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan Area and beyond. We are a 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital committed to providing excellent, advanced care. Our state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped with advanced diagnostic equipment.

This is an entry level Technician position, perfect for new grads and/or those wishing to gain experience in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine! All technician assistants have the opportunity to advance to a Veterinary Technician role with experience. Technician Assistants will assist in providing nursing care to critically ill hospitalized patients in conjunction with specialty and emergency veterinarians. Assist technicians and veterinarians with patients presenting on emergency and assist with diagnostics and treatments of emergency patients.

Salaries start at $17 per hour and increase with experience

$500 Hiring bonus!!

Shift Differential: $5.00 per hour for shifts ending after 6:30am, $2.50 per hour for shifts ending at 12am, $2.00 per hour for weekends

Responsibilities - include but are not limited to:

• Provide restraint of patients to assist with exams and patient care
• Obtain blood samples, place IV catheters, set up and continuous care for critical hospitalized patients.
• Post-op patient recovery monitoring
• Observe patients and recognize subtle changes in status
• Perform physical exams on veterinary patients including obtaining vitals (TPRs, CRTs etc.)
• Properly perform medical treatments on hospitalized patients including administering PO, IM, Sub Q and IV medications

• Completion of a Veterinary Technology Program with an accredited college OR at least 1 year of previous experience in a veterinary clinic/hospital. Will consider those currently enrolled in an accredited veterinary technician program.
• Highly motivated, team players, with a positive attitude. Additionally, you must be able to work efficiently, with an emphasis on multi-tasking and prioritization, and be able to thrive in a fast paced environment.

If you're looking to start an exciting new career apply now to learn more! At VSS you'll find multiple opportunities for advancement to different veterinary technician and leadership roles throughout the hospital as you gain knowledge and look to advance your career. We work hard to provide employee development, additional education, mentorship and support for our team.

We offer excellent benefits including: 100% company paid medical insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, continuing education, scrub allowance, employee pet discounts, paid holidays and a generous paid time off package . Compensation is based on experience and skill level.

For more information about VSS, please visit our website

http://www.vssstl.com/