Veterinary Technician or Assistant
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Louisburg Veterinary Hospital is hiring for a dynamic Veterinary Technician or AssistantIdeal Candidate:Naturally possesses a strong work ethic and seeks responsibility and progress.Gets excited about business process improvement.Takes responsibility for work and completes work accurately and timely.Always looking to make processes more efficient and effective.Willing to listen and try new things and other people's ideas.Duties/Responsibilities:Provide animal nursing care to critically ill hospitalized patients in conjunction with veterinarians.Client communicationTriaging patients including basic injury/illness assessment, gathering patient information and taking vital signs.Administer injectable and inhalant anesthesia.Patient care and treatmentsPerforming diagnostic testing including radiographs and lab workAssisting with surgical procedures and patient monitoringAssisting in taking radiographsMedication calculation and administrationPlacing IV catheters and maintaining feeding tubes and urinary cathetersMonitor Surgical procedures.Lab DiagnosticsOther duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, and unpleasant odors.Ability to always communicate professionally and effectively and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.Ability to provide high quality customer service embodying a yes culture for clients.Ability to work effectively with computers, software, and electronics.Strong verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and customer service skillsPhysical ability to handle and restrain animalsPhysical Requirements:Ability to stand for extended periods of time.Ability to lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push and squat most of the workdayThe ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds with or without accommodationEducation and Experience:At least one year of veterinary experience as an assistant or technician preferred.Perks and benefits for full-time employees include:A choice between two medical plans with prescription drug benefitsDental and vision coverage are available401(k) Savings Plan with employer match, including immediate vestingLife insurance for yourself, your spouse, and eligible dependents is availablePaid time off / holidaysHealth Savings Account availableShort-term disability availableSupplemental critical illness and accident plans are availableUniform allowanceEmployee assistance programWe provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.