What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at easyvetclinic?
Come join our wonderful team and love on some pets with us here in Knoxville!
At our clinic, easyvet Knoxville, we focus on the health and wellness of our doctors, technicians, and staff as we aim to make the job of veterinary medicine a little more enjoyable for everyone! We love what we do and truly care for each other and every pet that comes in through the doors.
Our vet techs and assistants need to be enthusiastic and passionate about pet wellness, as well as the management of minor ailments and chronic conditions that occur over a pet’s lifetime. In addition to patient care, daily responsibilities will include light clerical work and cleaning. Pay is competitive and will be negotiated according to the applicant's experience and education.
The ideal candidate will have most of the following:
- Verbal and written communication
- Experienced medical skills
- Great with clients over the phone and selling of the brand
- Prioritization and organization of daily responsibilities
- Ability to maintain personal composure in challenging situations
- Technical savvy, familiarity with data entry in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Initiative and problem-solving abilities
- Motivation to positively contribute to the work environment
Personal attributes
- Punctuality and reliability
- Trustworthiness
- Commitment to uphold ethical standards
- Personal accountability
Animal experience
- Low-stress restraint and handling of cats and dogs
- Familiarity with vaccination schedules, as age appropriate
- Knowledge of common illnesses among companion animals
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations
- General knowledge of zoonotic diseases
- Sample collection, preparation, and identification of common parasites via fecal flotation
- Venipuncture technique, sample handling, and preparation of whole blood for analysis
- Sample collection for urinalysis, preparation for microscopic evaluation / USG
- Familiarity with antibiotics, analgesics, and preventive medications
Job Location:
- Knoxville, TN
Required experience:
- Animal handling in a clinical setting - 1 year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location