Vet Technician
Catonsville
Job Description Job Description Are you kind and caring? Energetic? Hard-working? Do you love people and pets?
Paradise Animal Hospital has an employment opportunity available for a full-time or part-time Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our family. Our 6 doctor practice is located in Catonsville, MD. We pride ourselves on hiring team members who are compassionate, collaborative and growth-minded.
This full-time position ranges between 36 - 40 hours per week and part-time is 30 or less per week. We work with our team to determine 8 hour, 10 hour, or 12 hour shifts based on hospital needs and what you prefer. You'll work an 8 hour Saturday shift approximately twice each month. Our team works together to schedule Saturdays to promote healthy work-life balance.
The ideal candidate will contribute to the growth of our practice through learning, taking initiative, prioritizing tasks and working well within our veterinary team. We provide excellent health care to our patients and compassion to our clients, so strong client service skills are appreciated.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Assisting veterinarian with all aspects of exams; setting up patient appointments, taking a patient history, and obtaining some vitals
Routine nail trims, blood draws, anal gland expression
Radiology and surgical patient care assistance
Medication preparation and administration
Preparing vaccinations, obtaining laboratory samples, and reviewing microscopic samples
Preparing prescriptions and educating clients on appropriate usage
Organizing, restocking, & cleaning exam rooms, pharmacy area, treatment room, and surgical areas
Caring for hospitalized patients; providing medical treatments as directed by our doctors
Cleaning and sanitizing patient areas
Entering medical notes and charges as needed into Impromed software
Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
Ability to commit to our core values: Compassion, Accountability, Communication, Collaboration, & Growth
Possession of high school diploma or GED
Veterinary state license completion preferred but not required
At least 2 years of prior experience in this role is required
Strong computer and phone skills
Ability to multi-task & work in fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, & organizational skills
Able to communicate professionally & efficiently with team members and clients
Able to work independently as well as part of a team, follows through with assigned tasks
Flexible schedule, able to work Saturdays and minimal overtime as needed
Two years technician or assistant experience preferred
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and/or restrain up to 50 pounds
Standing for long periods with frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and reaching
Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and other physical activities for minimum 8-12 hour periods based on your schedule