What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Veterinary Technician position at Westside Animal Emergency Clinic?
Westside Animal Emergency Clinic is an after-hours small animal hospital that has been an important part of the community for 19 years. We have recently expanded into a state of the art, 6,000 sq ft facility.
Looking for individuals who:
- are aware of our operating hours- we are only open NIGHTS, WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS
- have stellar communication skills
- rock the ability to multi-task
- enjoy laughter and good music
- are chill and able to perform well under pressure in a fast paced environment both independently and as a team member
- are self motivated and detail oriented, but also work cohesively with our amazingly fantastic staff and DVMs
- like double-time pay on major holidays
- are computer literate with strong typing skills
- able to lift 40 pounds (and enjoy bragging rights on being able to lift heavier dogs than some of our other staff and DVMs)
- enjoy friendly holiday themed competitions
- enjoy maggots, wolf worms, pustular discharges and proptosed eyes and all the other super fun "gross" stuff that comes with emergency medicine
- have your own dependable transportation
- enjoy occasional Nerf gun wars to help relieve stress during hectic shifts and won't fuss if accidentally shot above the shoulders
- and of course, you should absolutely love cats and dogs!
Responsibilities (day-to-day activities, but are not limited to):
- greet and welcome in Owners and patients
- answering multi-line phone system with a cheerful demeanor
- assisting fellow Techs, Assistants and DVMS
- proper restraint of cats and dogs
- ability to place IV caths
- blood draws
- familiar with Idexx in-house lab equipment
- assisting in radiographs
- properly administer IV, IM, SQ injections
- have great aim for Nerf gun wars
- amazing client communications
- check in/out Owners
- taking payments
- surgical prep, monitoring and recovery
- helping to maintain a clean and healthy environment
If you are interested in joining our freaking amazing team please submit your resume by email and our Practice Manager will contact you.
Job Type: Part-time, with potential to move in to Full-Time
Scheduled hours will include evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
**We are not open 24/7**
We are only open nights, weekends & holidays
We are currently accepting applications for full time and part time CVT/LVT/RVT and experienced Veterinary Assistants. Due to the nature of our clinic, applicants MUST have a minimum of 4 years experience working at a veterinary practice with exposure to critical care and/or emergency medicine.
Compensation will be based on experience, skill level, and shifts worked.
*Benefits are offered to Full-Time employees*
*Yearly scrub allowance offered to FT & PT employees*
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits: (offered to Full-Time positions)
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Nights, Weekends & Holidays
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays (double time pay)
- Rotating Weekends
- Flex Schedule available
**We are not open 24/7**
We are only open nights, weekends & holidays
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician Experience: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician Experience: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20