PetHealth UrgentCare, Cornelius recently opened it's doors in March 2024! We pride ourselves on offering exceptional urgent care services to the pets of our community through our team of skilled and compassionate veterinary professionals!
We are in search of an experienced Veterinary Assistant/Technician to join our team!
Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Greet clients and patients promptly with compassion and care whether in person or by phone.
- Triage incoming patients.
- Utilize practice software to accurately input obtained patient health history from client, create invoices and request diagnostics.
- Assist in providing compassionate and quality care to patients by practicing safe restraint methods to collect laboratory samples and perform diagnostics as directed by the attending DVM.
- Accurately fill and/or administer medications PO, SQ, IM, IV as directed by the attending DVM.
- Perform treatments and provide nursing care to patients as directed by the attending DVM.
- Ensure patients are safe and comfortable during treatments, procedures or short term stays.
- Prepare and maintain examination and treatment rooms, ensuring they are stocked and sanitized for procedures.
- Communicate effectively with veterinarians and other team members to facilitate seamless patient care and ensure timely client updates.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician.
- Professional and friendly demeanor.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to empathize with clients and handle sensitive situations effectively.
- Knowledge of safe and effective restraint methods for both canine and feline patients.
- Ability to place IV catheters, perform venipuncture on both canine and feline patients.
- Familiarity with commonly prescribed medications and their method of action.
- Familiarity with anesthesia/sedation protocols including prep, induction, monitoring and recovery.
- Proficiency in using computer systems and software applications such as (not required) PULSE.
Does this sound like you? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you!
Hours of Operation and Schedule Requirements:
- Saturday and Sunday ONLY
- Shift Coverage 9am-7pm
- Flexible Schedule - minimum commitment of 1 shift per month required.
Benefits
- Employee PetCare Discount - Employee must work a minimum of 20 hours per bi-weekly pay period to be eligible for PetCare Discount Benefit.
Why PetHealth UrgentCare, Cornelius? Enjoy a challenging but rewarding environment with non-traditional cases. Be part of building something new and needed within the community. Enhance your skills as a veterinary professional by taking advantage of team member incentives.
**Resume Required**
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person