Job Posting for RVT/Veterinary Assistant at University Veterinary Hospital
Come work and learn with us! We have positions available for a Full-Time Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our team. If you enjoy patient care and working in a clinic that supports continuing education, a fast-paced environment, and gold-standard medicine then we are the practice for you!
Are you looking to advance your career as a Veterinary Technician/Assistant?
Do you have a strong passion for the Veterinary field?
Do you want to work with dedicated, highly skilled veterinary professionals?
If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we want to hear from you.
In this role you will:
Calculate basic medical math.
Compassionately, calmly, and gently approach and handle patients.
Need understanding in classification of commonly-used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
Venipuncture of varying routes .
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills:
Able to read and carry out treatment orders prescribed by a Veterinarian.
Ability to identify a decline in patient health status, and have knowledge of basic patient emergency protocol.
Experience in patient monitoring under anesthesia.
Registered Veterinary Technician preferred but not required.
Schedule:
Rotating Shifts
Flexible Schedules
Weekends required
Physical Demands & Environment:
Ability to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis
This position requires standing and walking for long periods of time
This position requires employees to interact with and handle domesticated household pets including, but not limited to, dogs, cats, rodents, etc.
Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Pet Insurance
401K
Service Discounts
PTO
Job offer contingent on successful completion of background check, drug screening not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary.com Estimation for RVT/Veterinary Assistant in Shreveport, LA
$34,624 to $42,980
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