Overview
Full-Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant and/or Licensed Technician Jobs in Fairbanks, AK at Aurora Animal Hospital
Aurora Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant and/or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing 7-doctor practice.
We have a wide range of services available that include orthopedics, rehabilitation, oncology, diagnostic imaging, general surgery, in-house labs, dentistry, and wellness visits.
Schedule:
- Full-time. This shift is Monday to Friday, 8:45am-5:45pm with an hour lunch. Rotating Saturdays, 8:45am-5:15pm with a 30 minute lunch. We are closed on Sundays and major holidays.
Compensation: Pay depends on experience and licensing. $19-$27/hr.
Location: Across from Creamers field at 1201 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK
Assistant duties and requirements (you must be able to perform these tasks as a Licensed Veterinary Technician):
- Provide care to our hospitalized and post-surgical patients, recording activities in the medical records.
- Assist within the exam room by obtaining medical history and vitals, restraining, preparing forms, obtaining instruments, and invoicing services.
- Clean, disinfect, and maintain exam rooms, kennels, cages, and wards as often as is necessary.
- Perform general cleaning and stocking of hospital exam rooms and treatment areas.
- Know common drugs and protocols and be able to explain them to clients.
- Conduct laboratory tests.
- Perform nail trims, anal gland expression, and light grooming.
- Assist with positioning and taking radiographs.
- Organize work area and exercise time management skills to maximize personal efficiency within the practice. Prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.
- Knowledge of Fear Free is a plus!
- Perform other duties as assigned including assisting in other areas.
Technician duties and requirements:
- Licensed in the state of Alaska or eligible for licensing within 6 months of hire date.
- Assist within the exam room by obtaining medical history and vitals, restraining, preparing forms, obtaining instruments, and invoicing services.
- Inducing and monitoring anesthesia, calculating, and administering therapeutic drugs.
- Managing nursing care and treatments.
- Assist with positioning and taking radiographs.
- Perform dental cleanings and dental radiographs.
- Conduct laboratory tests and analyze results.
- Monitor and record vital signs of animals under anesthesia.
- Provide post-operative care and monitor recovery progress.
Benefits for You:
- Employee Discount (After 90 days)
- Paid Time Off (After 90 days – Must be Full-Time)
- Health Insurance (After 90 days – Must be Full-Time)
- Uniform Allowance (at least 1 year of employment)
- Retirement Program (at least 2 years of employment)
- Continuing Education (DOE)
If this sounds like an environment you would flourish in, we invite you to send a cover letter, your resume, and a contact list of at least 3 professional references.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 – $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fairbanks, AK 99701 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fairbanks, AK 99701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Full-Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant and/or Licensed Technician
Company: Aurora Animal Hospital
Location: Fairbanks, AK
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