Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Farmington, NM at San Juan Veterinary Hospital
***/Must apply at San Juan Veterinary Hospital’s website to complete your application:
https://sanjuanvet.com/careers/
This is a full time position. Applications submitted through Indeed will not be considered.
Job Title: Veterinary Technician Assistant
General Description of Position: The veterinary assistant works closely with the veterinary technician. Must be able to follow orders quickly (verbally and handwritten) and handle animals in situations that may be less than ideal. Take care of the everyday needs of the patients of San Juan Veterinary Hospital.
Job Requirements/Skill/Physical Demands: Ability to be on feet and moving quickly for extended periods. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and effectively restrain animals; able to take direction from Team Leaders, Doctors and the Practice Manager; and carry them out effectively and efficiently. Other duties could include but are not limited to patient care, phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia (induction, monitoring & recovering) dentistry, radiology, scrub tech, surgery, circulator, & laboratory. Other duties would include cleaning kennels, cleaning runs, shoveling snow, & washing concrete, and laundry.
Dress Code
Scrub top & scrub pants, closed toed shoes, name badge, dosimetry badge, and building key.
No un-natural hair color. No body piercing hardware but small ear rings are acceptable in ears.
Tattoos at the discretion of management may need to be covered.
Work Environment: Treatment and kennel area, surgery laboratory, X-ray, and pharmacy; frequent exposure to X-ray and anesthetic gases with proper protective measures; and a fast-paced high level of patient and client interaction.
Continuing Education Requirements: Continued training in animal care. A minimum of 10 CE hours is required from annually from September 1st through August 31st.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
4×10
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: San Juan Veterinary Hospital
Location: Farmington, NM
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