Why You’ll Love This Veterinary Technician Assistant Role!
If you’re passionate about animals and excited to work hands‑on with a variety of pets, this Veterinary Technician Assistant position at Palisades Veterinary Hospital, an EverVet Partner, could be the perfect fit. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission‑driven team that truly makes a difference for pets and their families.
In this role, you’ll assist doctors and technicians, support patient restraint, help with radiology, communicate with clients, perform medical procedures, maintain equipment and inventory, and provide daily care to hospitalized patients. It’s a great opportunity to grow your skills and be an essential part of a high‑quality veterinary team.
Pay Range: $19-$23/hour
Benefits include:
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA*
- 401(k) with generous employer match
- Life, Short‑Term & Disability Insurance*
- Employee Assistance Program (24/7)*
- Maternity & Bereavement Leave*
- Discounted veterinary care
- On‑demand pay options
- Referral bonuses
- Career growth perks:
- Full tuition coverage for Penn Foster’s vet tech program*
- Access to Zoetis clinical programs
- VMG training resources
*Full‑time eligibility applies.
Don’t miss out! Apply today and join a team where your work truly matters!
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Restrain/hold animals of several species for examination and treatments
- 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)
- Help administer treatments (oral/fluids/injections/baths) under direction of DVM/LVT
- Assist in monitoring anesthetized patients
- Shave animals for surgery and scrub surgical sites
- Manage post-op cleaning and preparation of packs
- Complete progress forms for in-hospital/anesthetic patients
- Keep patients comfortable, fed, watered and clean
- Log controlled drugs (when authorized to do so, under direction of an LVT/DVM)
- Setup medications/fill prescriptions (when authorized to do so)
- Monitor inventory, rotation and expiration dates and report needs
- Stock exam rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessary
- Assist in ordering of food/supplies/medications as requested
- Assist in maintenance of areas outside of hospital (walks, parking, runs)
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent
- Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred
- At least one year experience preferred
- Experience handling a variety of animals
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Basic math and writing skills
- Ability to express compassion
- Basic understanding of diseases/medications/anesthesia
- Understanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behavior
- Knowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)
Type: Full Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 168684