Veterinary Technician Assistant job description
Example veterinary technician assistant requirements on a job description
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working in a veterinary clinic.
- Excellent knowledge of animal care.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Empathy towards animals.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Veterinary Technician Assistant job description example 1
Riverview veterinary technician assistant job description
$13-18/hour plus benefits
Fuel your enthusiasm for healing by joining our mixed animal team known for its superior customer and patient experience, with a focus on training and communication.
Here at River View Veterinary Service we recognize that our team is the foundation of not just our business, but of our way of life. Through consistent growth, based on the quality of our service, we now have the opportunity to welcome a new team member who will join us in the next exciting phase of our journey.
About Us
For the last nine years, River View Veterinary Service has delivered veterinary excellence and has developed a well-earned reputation for hiring quality vet nurses. We welcome graduating technicians to start their careers here, ensuring support and ongoing education.
About This Role
As a veterinary professional, you already have a pretty good idea as to the day-to-day requirements of being a great veterinary technician. Here are just a few of the key tasks that you will be contributing to together with the rest of our team:
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Examine and triage pets to assist in prompt diagnosis of their short and long term health issues.
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Assist in diagnosis of and administer timely treatments to both in-house patients and out-patients.
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Assist in surgical cases.
About You
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You genuinely care for pets, your fellow team members and customers
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You have an inquiring and inquisitive mind
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You understand that attention to detail and documentation is as essential as great technical expertise
Our Location
Port Byron, Illinois is a beautiful, rural, farming community on the Mississippi River with close proximity to the greater Quad Cities. Adventurous types find plenty of local hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as areas for kayaking, canoeing or fishing. The Great River Trail travels through Port Byron both into the Quad Cities to the south and northward toward Wisconsin, providing hundreds of miles of paved biking paths. This is an ideal area to live for those who enjoy a flexible lifestyle with a wide range of options for housing, schools, sports, activities and travel, and a low cost of living.
Our Offer
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A starting hourly wage of $13-18 per hour + Benefits
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1 week paid annual leave
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Paid Continuing Education leave
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$500 contribution towards skills development external courses
River View Veterinary Service is a genuinely unique environment and one that encourages quality and excellence in all that we do. This is very important to us, but harmony is equally important, as is ensuring a great working atmosphere where honesty through transparency builds trust. It is time for you to make the next step in your career and join us.
Veterinary Technician Assistant job description example 2
VCA Animal Hospitals veterinary technician assistant job description
Client Service Representative
We are seeking an experienced Client Service Representative to join our team.
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we take our mission statement - your pet's health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal - very seriously.With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner's expectations.
We're looking for a personable yet highly professional "service extraordinaire" to join us in delivering our mission to our clients and their pets.
Why We Need You
As the face of VCA, the Client Service Representative sets the tone for the practice as we build and maintain each customer's trust and confidence in our abilities.The CSR is the pivot around which the hospital operates and is responsible for:
•Customer service functions, including: greeting visitors, answering telephones, and guiding clients and their pets to exam rooms.
•Scheduling and confirming appointments.
•Placing outbound calls for follow-ups and reaching out to prospective clients.
•Presenting and explaining fees, including processing payments.
•Recommending, selecting, and obtaining products and services, including prescriptions.
•Answering questions regarding products and services, including educating clients on general animal husbandry and non-medical pet care (i.e., heartworm prevention, housebreaking, and flea & tick control).
•Managing medical records, charts, reports and correspondence.
•Hospital maintenance (including removal of animal waste) and ensuring that facility is neat and clean at all times-both inside and outside.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
Veterinary Technician Assistant job description example 3
Athens Technical College veterinary technician assistant job description
+ Maintain supplies and equipment for use in student labs.
+ Maintain lab facilities and equipment in a clean and operable condition.
+ Set-up of lab materials, specimens, & equipment for demonstration and for use by students.
+ Assist students in the proper use of equipment and anatomical specimens.
+ Organize and store specimens according to established laboratory protocols.
+ Assist instructors with the preparation of materials for student lab activities.
+ Pack and transport supplies as needed.
+ Assist with record keeping of supply inventory.
+ Assist instructors as needed.
+ Participate in laboratory safety training & hazardous chemicals training as needed.
Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours and be generally eligible for financial aid and have unmet need.
Probationary period until mid-point of the semester. Continued employment determined by supervisor and compliance with FWS and ATC employment policies.
In addition, candidates must have satisfactorily completed VETT 1060 (Animal Anatomy & Physiology), or BIOL 2113/BIOL 2114 (Anatomy & Physiology I/II), or BIOL 1112 (Biology II). A strong knowledge base in anatomy & physiology is preferred, and the candidate must be comfortable working hands-on with cadaverous materials & various anatomical specimens. Working with laboratory specimens & equipment requires manual dexterity, therefore prior experience or a background of demonstrated practical skills is preferred. Candidate must have reliable transportation or mode of transport between Athens Technical College's main campus and the UGA-College of Veterinary Medicine Gross Anatomy Laboratory located in Athens, GA. Tentative Work Schedule : Fall Semester, Tuesdays 7:30/8 AM until 4:30/5 PM; or Tuesdays 7:30/8 AM until 12:30/1:00 PM
JOB set to begin in May (beginning of Summer semester).
As set forth in its student catalog, Athens Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).
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