Why You’ll Love This Veterinary Technician Assistant Opportunity
Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to grow your experience, Patt Veterinary Hospital, an EverVet Partner, is a great place to learn, grow, and make a difference every day.
Grow Your Veterinary Career
We’re invested in your future and provide opportunities to help you succeed.
- 100% tuition assistance for Penn Foster’s Veterinary Technician Program*
- Hands-on training with experienced veterinarians and technicians
- Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Development Programs
- Continuing education and career advancement opportunities
- Mentorship from experienced veterinary professionals
Pay Range: $15–$20 per hour
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with HSA*
- 401(k) with generous employer match
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Life, Disability & Supplemental Insurance*
- Paid Maternity Leave*
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- On-Demand Pay
- Employee Referral Bonus
*Available to eligible full-time team members.
Ready to Get Started?
If you love animals, enjoy learning, and want to build a rewarding career in veterinary medicine, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Restrain/hold animals of several species for examinations and treatments
- Assist in treatment of patients in concert with a veterinarian
- Get weights on all patients prior to examination
- Use our radiology software for medical records and submission of studies for review
- Take digital photos of procedures/relevant lesions and save to patients’ medical records
- Run in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient medical records
- Prepare laboratory forms/specimens for out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others)
- Admit patients and obtain initial medical history from clients
- Discuss treatment options and provide appropriate client education as directed by the veterinarian
- Discharge patients with appropriate instructions
- Fill/refill prescriptions and prepare medications as prescribed by the veterinarian
- Clean indoor and outdoor kennels, cages, and runs as needed
- Help monitor inventory, restock and expiration dates, and report needs as requested
- Assist in stocking exam rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessary
- Assist in maintenance of areas both inside and outside of hospital (floors, walks, parking, runs, etc.)
- Clean and maintain surgical instruments
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent
- Associate’s degree in a related field preferred
- Passion for working with animals and their owners
- Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced veterinary professionals
- Experience handling animals in professional or personal settings is a plus
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
- Previous veterinary experience is welcomed but not required
- Assist in treatment of urgent/emergency cases, including oxygen administration, CPR, monitoring, and temperature control
Type: Full Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 173014