*Veterinary Technician / Assistant *
Want to help build a new local, community business? The Village Animal Hospital, located in the vibrant community of Carlsbad Village, opened in early Spring 2023! Our ambition is simple- be the hospital we want to take our own pets to.
This is an excellent opportunity for a customer (and pet!) obsessed individual who wants to see a vision evolve into a five-star community-based business.
Why choose us: We are building The Village hospital to be different.
We want a different experience for pets, pet parents, and veterinary professionals alike.
An experience that makes us want to come back and be proud of what we are building.
If you ever thought vet med could be done better, come help be the change you want to see in it with us.
*What you’ll be doing:*
Under the direction of the Partner and Associate Veterinarians, in cooperation with the Registered Veterinary Technician and Client Support teams, you will coordinate and provide support for pet appointments and hospital admissions to include physical examinations, therapeutic procedures, diagnostics, and husbandry care.
In addition, you will play a key role in ensuring our pet and pet parents have a five-star experience.
*What you’ll bring:*
* Passion for helping pets and their humans alike;
* Ability to interact and communicate (verbally and non-verbally) with professionalism, empathy, and respect both with clients and team members;
* Flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a sometimes stressful environment with evolving priorities;
* Strong sense of personal accountability and reliability;
* A customer-centric mindset; desire to go the extra mile to help a pet parent in need;
* Experience in using technology quickly and efficiently;
* Attention to detail;
* 1+ years of experience working in a clinical, patient-facing role in a veterinary setting is highly preferred however we willing to train highly motivated individuals.
*What you’ll get:*
To attract the ideal candidate, in addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:
* Paid Time Off
* Pet discounts
* 401(k)
* Group medical insurance
*The nitty gritty (in case you want the specific!):*
* Provide safe but compassionate restraint of patients for physical examinations, treatments, and procedures;
* Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, examination, operating rooms, and reception.
* Interact with clients in person and via phone to obtain vital patient information;
* Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
* Monitor and care for animals after surgery.
* Obtain radiographs of patients utilizing appropriate positioning and safety techniques;
* Feed, bathe and exercise animals.
* Clean & sterilize instruments, equipment and other materials as instructed;
* Assist in collecting blood, urine, and tissue samples.
* Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians treat injuries and illness in animals.
* Help maintain the hospital in a clean and professional manner.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.
00 - $20.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
Experience:
* Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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