Veterinary Technician Assistant
Job Posting for Veterinary Technician Assistant at Animal Medical Center
"At the Animal Medical Center, we strive for excellence in pet healthcare, while exceeding our client's expectations, in a Christ-centered environment"
Fast-paced, state-of-the-art, 24-7 veterinary hospital in Hattiesburg, MS, is seeking an outgoing, highly motivated veterinary technician assistant with exceptional people skills to join our veterinary technician team. As the oldest veterinary practice in Hattiesburg, you will be representing a well-established veterinary practice committed to excellence.
WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT?
As a veterinary technician assistant you will continue to establish excellence in pet healthcare by:
- Answering multiple telephone lines with proper Animal Medical Center greeting, in a cheerful tone
- Directing phone calls to proper team members and ensuring messages taken are followed through
- Assist in performing lab work, digital radiographs, treatments
- Assist surgery team by cleaning, prepping, and sterilizing surgery packs. Prepare and clean surgery room
- Learn and utilize Cornerstone veterinary software for invoicing and patient records
- Work closely and respectfully with other team members in the veterinary practice to ensure a positive client experience
- Organize and maintain cleanliness in treatment room, pharmacy and exam rooms. Ensure proper disinfection protocols are followed
- Educate pet owners about Animal Medical Center services and products according to the standards of Animal Medical Center
- Organize and be able to accurately record treatment and patient records
- Walk dogs and recognize signs of illness. Maintain cleanliness of kennels in treatment room
- Low stress handling of pets for veterinary technicians
WHAT ABILITIES ARE IMPORTANT FOR THIS POSITION?
- Professional and courteous
- Flexible
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Adherence to procedures and protocols
- Works well in team environment
- Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision
- Works well with time goals
WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?
At Animal Medical Center, we strive to exceed our client's expectations by providing excellent service. Skills you would need for this position are:
- Excellent customer service skills both written and verbal
- Love people as much as you love pets
- Available to night shift (2:00 p.m. - midnight) including weekends and holidays
- Access to internet to receive schedule and communication emails from Animal Medical Center
- Able to stand for long periods of time, be able to lift up to 50 pounds and more assisted
- Be a career minded individual looking for a profession in veterinary technology.
Preferred skill is previous veterinary experience, however, it is not required
WHAT OTHER THINGS DO I NEED TO KNOW?
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future
- Hourly pay is commensurate with experience
- This position can advance to team member becoming a veterinary technician
- The work schedule can be demanding: nights, weekends, and holidays
- Dependability and being flexible is essential
- Benefits for full time team member includes:
- Medical insurance
- Supplemental insurance for dental and vision
- Vacation pay
- 401K
- Team member veterinary discounts
- Uniform allotment
- Upon conditional offer of employment, you successfully complete a drug screen and background check
- Due to the number of telephone calls inquiring on application status, we are not able to return every phone call. Be assured that we review every application received. You will either receive a telephone call for a phone interview or email referring to why your application has not gone further in the application process. If you do call about your application status, a message will be taken and forwarded to the proper personnel, however, a follow up phone call cannot be guaranteed.
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