Veterinary Tech AttendantDepartment: Veterinary AssistantsEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Huntington, New YorkCompensation: $16.50 - $17.50 / hourDescriptionJoin Our Team as a Veterinary Technician Attendant at West Hills Animal Hospital!Are you passionate about animal care and eager to grow in the veterinary field? West Hills Animal Hospital is looking for a dedicated Full-time Veterinary Technician Attendant to join our amazing team for both day time and evening shifts!Position Overview:As a Veterinary Technician Attendant, you'll play a key role in providing compassionate care for our clients and their pets, whether they're visiting for routine health checks or emergency treatment. This position includes responsibilities as a Medical Boarding and ER Treatment Assistant, helping with patient care, monitoring, and support in critical situations.Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Caring for special needs borders such as diabetics, geriatrics, epileptics, etc.
- Restraining a variety of canine, feline, and exotic species for the doctors and technicians
- Cleaning (Sweeping, Mopping, cages, dishes, garbage, surgical site, dental Suite, etc.)
- Administering oral medications
- Documentation of general well-being of in-hospital patients and boarders
- Assisting with Er protocol, ensuring ER table is prepared for crashing patients
- Preparing surgical material in coordination with the surgical handbook (ensure materials are sterilized and prepared for procedures)
- Assisting LVTs with TPRs & blood pressures. examining incisions for cleanliness and closure
- Triaging emergency appointments in coordination with the ER doctor on-premises.
- Capturing various types of radiographs including but not limited to the thorax and abdominal views
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Organized
- Works well with others
- Able to follow directions
- Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Neat, clean, and adheres to WHAH uniform
- Individuals with extreme willingness to learn, and with great love for animals
- 1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience
- Must be able to stand, lift, and do work duties for a minimum of 8 hours
- Lifting of large boxes, dog food, and a variety of canine and feline species up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to write neatly, communicate well with others, attend staff meetings, and adhere to training programs
- Own transportation
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training