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Description & Requirements
Broadview Animal Clinic Recovery Nurse and Kennel Technician
About Us
Broadview Animal Clinic, located on the Denver/Aurora border, is searching for a full time Veterinary Technician/Assistant. The desired candidate will be able to multitask, thrive in a fast paced environment, and have an aptitude for great patient care.
Broadview Animal Clinic is a high volume clinic that believes in providing quality care at affordable prices to the community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (For yourself and your pets), Dental, Vision, and a host of ancillary benefits. We are a team of highly dedicated individuals striving to provide the best quality medical care to the community. We look forward to you joining our team!
The position assists the technical staff and veterinarians as needed to provide a safe and well maintained environment for our patients and team.
Job Responsibilities
- Assisting surgery technician’s with recovery of patients
- Performing frequent temperature, pulse, and respiration monitioring on all recoverying surgical patients
- Commucniating patient recovery status to technicians and/or DVMs
- Taking patients out for walks or breaks
- Daily and regularly cleaning and sanitizing of kennels and treatment
- Unpacking and stocking inventory including pharmacy medications, medical equipment, and hospital supplies
- Washing, drying, and folding hospital laundry
- Vacuuming and or mopping treatment, rooms, offices and surgical floors
- Emptying trash
- Cleaning outside potty station and surrounding area
- Cleaning and sanitizing hospital rooms including: surgery, treatment, and bathrooms
- Holding and restraining patients for staff
- Escorting patients to cars, lobby, or rooms
- Filling prescriptions under the supervision of veterinary staff
- Assisting technical staff and veterinarians as needed
Skills and Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.
- Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.
- Must be able to be on feet for long periods of time and assist with restraint of patients.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
Pay $17.29-$18.50/hour
Salary : $17 - $19
