Veterinary Assistant I
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Old Town Animal Hospital, is a family environment. We are fast-paced and high volume. We offer small animal veterinary medicine of the highest caliber. Our years of dedication have earned us a reputation as being among one of the top choices for small animal clinics in the entire Katy, Texas area. We do not hesitate to refer patients to specialists when we consider it in the best interest of the patient and we are always available for consultation with pet owners to determine the best medical course of action for the well-being of their pet.
We are seeking a compassionate and hard-working Veterinary Technician Assistant to join own growing hospital located in the new Katy area.
Skills Required
Monitoring, recording and reporting physical signs of pets.Collecting blood, urine, skin and fecal samples as needed.Client communicationRecording patient vitals, client communications and treatment plans into medical notes.Responding to questions in person or over the phone.Assisting Veterinarians as needed.
Essential Job Functions
Veterinary Technicians and Assistants must have a broad knowledge of animal science and medicine. They must be able to successfully soothe, handle and restrain animals, large and small. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented and well-organized in order to take medical histories, carry out instructions, document patient statistics, and update records.
PERSONAL AND PHYSICAL
Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays.Must enjoy working with animalsDetail-orientedMust possess sufficient strength and assertiveness to effectively restrain patients.Must be able to be on foot a minimum of eight hours per day.Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander, and excretions.Must have strong communication & interpersonal skills.Must possess a love of animals and patience when handling pets.Must display a professional manner at all times.
Education/Experience
H.S. required, College degree preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurance
Schedule
Monday to FridayWeekend availability
Education
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience
Animal handling: 1 year (Required)
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