Veterinary Technician/Assistant (Part-Time, Potential for Full-Time)

Overview
We’re looking for an experienced (at least 2+ years as a veterinary technician/assistant), veterinary technician/assistant to join our fantastic, privately owned, urgent care clinic.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of pets and their owners, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Become part of a team that values your expertise and offers opportunities for growth in a supportive, collaborative environment. If you’re compassionate, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a growing clinic, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures
• Safely restrain animals for exams, diagnostics, and treatments
• Collect and prepare lab samples (blood, urine, fecal)
• Perform or assist with radiographs
• Monitor patients during treatment and hospitalization
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and treatment areas
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation
• Communicate clearly with team members and support client care
• Assist with cleaning, stocking, and overall clinic organization
• Support a fast-paced urgent care workflow with flexibility and efficiency

Skills
As an Urgent Care Technician/ Assistant, you will:

• Perform a Phlebotomy, intravenous catheter placements, laboratory testing, among other important technical skills
• Monitoring sedated and anesthetized patients
• Triage urgent care cases as they arrive at the hospital including obtaining vitals such as temperature heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography using proper technique including proper positioning of patients.
• Have a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including but not limited to heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
• Properly calculate medical math and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Have patience and empathy to address client concerns and learning team members.
• Be able to conduct oneself in a professional manner
• Accurately record controlled drugs
• Have a knowledge of common veterinary drugs, their uses, side effects and dosages
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person