What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant/Technician position at Bellson Animal Hospital?
About this Opportunity: We are seeking a qualified or experienced Veterinary Assistant or Technician to help support our busy veterinary practice. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, achieve meaningful career goals, and grow professionally with the support and guidance of our knowledgeable team!
Our Team & Culture: Our team at Bellson Animal Hospital consists of three veterinarians, one practice manager, three technicians, two receptionists, one attendant, and one bookkeeper. We are all dedicated to providing exceptional client education and patient care each and every day. We also find time to enjoy ourselves on the job by discussing the new (and sometimes eventful) things that we learn everyday. There is never a dull moment in our practice; come check it out for yourself!
Our Clinic & Services: Bellson Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital that has been proudly serving highly skilled veterinary medicine and compassionate care in the Columbia, IL community since 1991. Our patients include dogs, cats, horses, and pocket pets.
We provide a variety of top-notch services for our patients with our updated veterinary medical technology such as preventative care, surgical procedures, dental care, advanced diagnostics, radiography, and more.
Job Responsibilities/Requirements: Experience in the veterinary field is preferred and will be prioritized over applicants that do not have any.
Requirements of this position include: good client communication and phone skills, basic computer literacy, ability to multitask in a busy environment, ability to lift 30 pound minimum, write legibly, dress professionally (scrubs), show up on time for each shift, ability to administer injections, perform venipuncture, take vitals, restrain animals when necessary for examination or treatment, and providing treatments/medications as necessary.
Other responsibilities include: assisting animal patients with feeding, bathing, and exercising, assisting veterinary technicians and veterinarians with lab work, cleaning/sterilizing kennels, operating rooms, exam rooms, etc., comforting/restraining patients, greeting customers, answering questions/phone calls, processing incoming patients, handling payments, updating files/patient charts, billing, and other various tasks as needed.
Additional Benefits (FT):
- 401k policy
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Contact Information: What are you waiting for? Feel free to reach out with any questions or for additional information!
Name: Dr. Rita Ryerson - Clinic Owner & DVM
Clinic number: (618) 281-5100
Website link: https://www.bellsonanimalhospital.com
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/BellsonAnimalHosp
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- What experience, skills, or knowledge do you possess that would translate to this veterinary assistant/technician position effectively?
- Are you looking for a PT or FT position?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 1 year (Required)
- Veterinary receptionist: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $20