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Veterinary Technician/Assistant Jobs in Vine Grove, KY at Vine Grove Veterinary Hospital
Full Job Description
We are a veterinary hospital that is looking to expand our team. We provide a fun, fast-paced, and encouraging work environment. We want a team member that is able to grow with us and help us shape our business during the pivotal first few years.
We are looking for a friendly, hard-working, and dependable technician/assistant for our veterinary hospital. We prefer a candidate with at least 6 months of veterinary technician or assistant experience. Some of the duties will be, but are not limited to:
Provides animal care by determining animal requirements.
Assists during operations.
Feeds and cares for animals.
Maintains supplies and equipment.
Maintains records.
Determines animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews.
Completes laboratory tests and studies and diagnostic imaging.
Takes vital signs and collects samples.
Administers medications, drugs, and vaccines.
Bandages and wraps wounds.
Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments.
Explains animal status to owners.
Prepares surgery table instruments.
Completes local/regional anesthesia.
Places catheters and obtains blood gases as needed.
Maintains sterile conditions.
Obtains and verifies medications.
Cleans animal cages and equipment
Maintains safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing operating areas, verifying shelf life of medications, and complying with legal regulations.
Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
*compensation is based on experience and qualifications*
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Veterinary Hospital: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Company: Vine Grove Veterinary Hospital
Location: Vine Grove, KY
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