Veterinary Career Center

Flexible, part-time Vet Tech position. Kids in school? Sandwich generation? Semi-retired? Something completely and totally different that a flexible schedule would be ideal for? Talk to us!!

A day at our mixed practice might include:

• Dogs & Cats - absolutely
• Guinea Pigs - some days
• Pot Belly pigs - occasionally
• Horses, donkeys, mules, minis or drafts? Yep
• Cows, pigs, llamas, alpacas, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, turkeys? We love all barnyard livestock and hope you do too
• Lions, tigers and bears? Oh my!! Not here :)

You'll need a sense of humor too!

The Veterinary Technician position assists the doctor to the fullest possible extent, to help improve the quality of care given to the patients, and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work.

The Veterinary Technician assists in multiple procedures providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, blood glucose testing, immunizations, euthanasia as well as client education, marketing and inventory maintenance.

This position requires a working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases; their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations, under the supervision of the veterinarian. Large animal experience is a plus.

Only serious inquires only please. Prefer State License but would also consider someone with a minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a veterinary assistant. Please email your resume, cover letter and professional references.  We hope to hear from you soon.

REQUIREMENTS:  Receive, handle and treat patients with skill, compassion and care including: monitoring during anesthesia, administering fluids, assisting in diagnosing, surgery and general and nursing care. Accurately perform laboratory tests. Accurately dispense and administer medications and vaccines. Input data into ClienTrax computer software system and written records. Ability to observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent Strong communication and client service skills. Considerable tact and diplomacy is required. Ability to work with clients and patients in a professional, friendly, hospitable manner. Work well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the clinic and the doctor Perform general physical activities that require bending, standing, stooping, moving from room to room, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms. Frequently lift, carry and handle dogs weighing 50 lbs +.