Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Responsibilities
Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital is searching for an experienced veterinary technician to join our amazing Team– could that be you?
Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital has been serving the community for over 40 years! Our doctors and staff believe in practicing the highest quality medicine along with family-oriented customer service and old-fashioned care. Our large facility houses a full-service boarding and grooming facility alongside our full service, small animal focused veterinary practice. We pride ourselves on providing a full spectrum of care for our patients, from wellness & preventative care to at home euthanasia services. We are proud to offer a variety of services including digital full body & dental radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, complete in-house laboratory, soft surgery, dental prophylaxis, laser & acupuncture therapies. Our culture is one of high standards, professional dedication, patient care, and an unrelenting commitment to customer service. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and their pets with a friendly, compassionate, and positive presence.
Veterinary Technicians play an integral role in our hospital whether they are handling patient care, taking care of clients, assisting doctors in surgery, or providing quality nursing care to hospitalized patients. You will fully utilize your skillset and continue to develop your knowledge for years to come! We are looking for a compassionate technician who is ready to put their skills and leadership ability to work!
Why choose Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital?
· Recognizing that our people are our most visible and vital asset and promoting a working atmosphere that respects every individual as a valuable contributor to the success of our practice and an integral part of our team, striving each day to create an upbeat, positive, and fun environment.
· Quality Medicine. Our team of doctors and technicians utilize state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment services.
· Technicians fully utilize their skills to provide a wide range of treatments and procedures.
· A great learning environment! Our doctors and technicians enjoy having the opportunity to teach and share knowledge amongst each other. We also provide regular lunch & learns and quarterly staff get togethers – sponsored by our vendors!
· Compassion towards our clients. We are passionate about working with clients who may have financial constraints. While every situation is different – we do the best we can to ensure that patients are getting what they need, while being thoughtful to the clients wishes.
· Anticipated Schedule. We are open Monday thru Friday with extended hours on Tuesday evenings and a half day on Saturdays. Our technicians rotate Saturdays, you can expect to work about one Saturday a month!
· Compensation. We believe that each team member should be compensated considering their knowledge, skills, and experiences. Licensed and experienced technicians will be compensated accordingly
Our Ideal Candidate:
Benefits:
For more information about our hospital, please visit: www.mtnittanyvet.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
Work Location: In person
Clear All
0 Veterinary Assistant jobs found in Altoona, PA area