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Small Animal Vet Technician Jobs in Knoxville, IA at Animal Health Center of Knoxville
Full Job Description
Currently seeking a Small Animal Vet Technician at our Knoxville location for immediate hire.
Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment? Do you have a passion for animals and are interested in helping with veterinary duties? Are you able to handle phone calls with an accommodating attitude and have the ability to contribute as a team member? If you enjoy being around people and pets, this could be the position for you! The successful candidate must have excellent office skills, be computer savvy, have an outgoing personality and display a helpful attitude.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Assisting with X-rays
Draw blood from animals, run and log bloodwork
Prep animals for surgery & monitoring post-surgery animals
Administer catheters
Putting together surgery packs
Get weight & temp for all patients
Cleaning up after animals
Administer medications
Assist front desk with scheduling, pulling charts for daily appointments
Answer multi-line phone & schedules appointments.
Check to make sure all dogs are current on vaccinations, deworming, fecal, heartworm testing, and preventative care.
Keep lab, surgery room and exam rooms organized and clean
Check surgery and medical patients in and out of the hospital
Maintain patient records & files
Type hospital documents
Wash and dry laundry for surgery animals
The hours are ideal if you would like to work 36 – 40 hours/week. This includes a 4-hour shift every other Saturday morning.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Simple IRA matching up to 3%.
Animal Health Center shirts provided
PTO
Employee Pet Discount
Paid holidays
Requirements:
Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. (pet food and/or animals)
Candidates must be able to assist veterinarians and technicians with the animals, diagnostics and their care.
Candidates must be energetic, optimistic and a pet and people-loving person!
Qualifications:
2-3 years’ experience is preferred.
Ability to multi-task.
Knowledgeable in computers (Word)
Excellent communicator with a pleasant personality.
Ability to deal with clients in a mature manner.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 – $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
Knoxville, IA 50138 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Knoxville, IA 50138: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Small Animal Vet Technician
Company: Animal Health Center of Knoxville
Location: Knoxville, IA
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