What are the responsibilities and job description for the Afternoon Veterinary Technician position at Western Veterinary Partners?
Payson Family Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our afternoon surgery and urgent care team!
Our Veterinary Assistants are key in providing exceptional patient care, focusing on surgery and hospitalized patients. They coordinate and execute treatment plans while offering compassionate and thorough care.
If you enjoy an environment thats never boring, this is the role for you! With surgeries starting at 1 PM, the shift offers a dynamic mix of surgery, urgent cases, routine care, and caring for hospitalized pets. Every day brings something new, making each shift exciting and rewarding.
Not a morning person? This might be the perfect fit for you! This full-time position includes four 9-hour shifts per week, offering an excellent work-life balance. Shifts run from 12 PM (noon) to 9 PM, with availability needed Monday through Saturday. You'll gain exposure to a variety of surgeries, including orthopedics and emergency procedures like GDVs and pyometras. Additionally, a shift differential applies starting at 7 PM Monday through Friday and all day Saturday.
Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of pets and their families!
Full-time benefits and compensation:
- Pay: $17 - $19/hour (based on experience)
- $3 Shifts differential M-F starting at 7pm and all day Saturday
- Bonus package: $500 (3 years of current, consecutive experience)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k options
- Paid time off
- Personal pet discounts
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career growth potential
- And more!
Minimum qualifications and skillset:
- 1-3 years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting is required
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Patient Restraint
- Phlebotomy
- Injections
- Surgery assisting
- Nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients
Position Overview:
- Shift: Full-time, 9-hour shifts, Monday through Saturday. Afternoons from 12 PM (noon) to 9 PM.
- Specialty surgeries begin at 1 PM, this includes Orthopedic surgeries!
- Emergency cases are seen regularly
- Perfect for college students with morning classes!
- Shift differential: $3/hour starting at 7 PM M-F and all day Saturday.
Get to know us:
Payson Family Pet Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, companion animal hospital serving Payson, Provo, and the greater Salt Lake City communities. Our 8-doctor practice upholds high standards of medical care and prioritizes excellent client communication/education. Our goal is to increase the quality of life of each pet we care for, have happy clients, and provide job satisfaction and a rewarding environment for our team. Our practice was established in 1997 and was recently expanded to accommodate our growing team and community. We're well-equipped, have 55 staff members (including multiple CVTs), and have excellent opportunities for mentorship/career growth. Our services are vast and include everything from wellness, diagnostics, and preventative care to ultrasound, dentistry, orthopedic surgery, c-sections, emergency care, and more. We have a recently remodeled building (2021) with 11 exam rooms, dedicated dental and surgery suites, an ICU, and a large treatment area with two wet and two dry tables.
If you are interested in becoming part of a team that prioritizes growth and high quality medicine, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!
Salary : $17 - $19
