Overview
Technician Assistant Jobs in Manchester, MO at VETERINARY SPECIALTY SERVICES PC
Veterinary Specialty Services is looking for talented veterinary professionals to join our team at our Manchester, MO location! VSS provides advanced specialized care for animals, collaborating with veterinarians throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan Area and beyond. We are a 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital committed to providing excellent, advanced care. Our state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped with advanced diagnostic equipment.
This is an entry level Technician position, perfect for new grads and/or those wishing to gain experience in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine! All technician assistants have the opportunity to advance to a Veterinary Technician role with experience. Technician Assistants will assist in providing nursing care to critically ill hospitalized patients in conjunction with specialty and emergency veterinarians. Assist technicians and veterinarians with patients presenting on emergency and assist with diagnostics and treatments of emergency patients.
Our technician assistants work 3 on, 3 off 12 hour shifts per week. We are currently hiring for a 10am to 10pm shift. As you gain more experience and become more independent in your tech skills, we will move you to a 2pm to 2am shift and then to an overnight 7pm to 7am shift. (up to $7/hr shift differential applies for weekend and overnight shifts).
Responsibilities – include but are not limited to:
Provide restraint of patients to assist with exams and patient care
Obtain blood samples, place IV catheters, set up and continuous care for critical hospitalized patients.
Post-op patient recovery monitoring
Observe patients and recognize subtle changes in status
Perform physical exams on veterinary patients including obtaining vitals (TPRs, CRTs etc.)
Properly perform medical treatments on hospitalized patients including administering PO, IM, Sub Q and IV medications
Completion of a Veterinary Technology Program with an accredited college OR at least 1 year of previous experience in a veterinary clinic/hospital. Will consider those currently enrolled in an accredited veterinary technician program.
Highly motivated, team players, with a positive attitude. Additionally, you must be able to work efficiently, with an emphasis on multi-tasking and prioritization, and be able to thrive in a fast paced environment.
If you’re looking to start an exciting new career apply now to learn more! At VSS you’ll find multiple opportunities for advancement to different veterinary technician and leadership roles throughout the hospital as you gain knowledge and look to advance your career. We work hard to provide employee development, additional education, mentorship and support for our team.
We offer excellent benefits including: 100% company paid medical insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, continuing education, scrub allowance, employee pet siscounts, paid holidays and a generous paid time off package . Compensation is based on experience and skill level.
For more information about VSS, please visit our website
http://www.vssstl.com/
Title: Technician Assistant
Company: VETERINARY SPECIALTY SERVICES PC
Location: Manchester, MO
