At NewDay Veterinary Care, we believe in delivering high quality medicine along with an exceptional client experience in a compassionate environment with our innovative, comprehensive pet care experience in a full-service clinic setting, patients can experience quality veterinary care in a less stressful environment. A place where routine exams, diagnostics, vaccinations, and wellness programs are only a splash away from the pool and their best friends.
NewDay Veterinary Care is a rapidly growing company providing a unique opportunity for veterinary assistants/vet technicians at any stage of their career, whether you are a recent graduate, experienced, or just looking for a refreshing new career path. We believe in hiring staff with diverse skill sets, education, cultures and prior experience working together to deliver the highest quality veterinary care and client experience.
Our Coconut Creek practice is looking for skilled veterinary assistants or technicians to play an important role in our clinic. Our experienced doctors perform a vast array of procedures, and we are looking for someone interested in this exciting opportunity!
VETERINARY ASSISTANT / VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Essential Functions of the Veterinary Assistant/Technician Include:
- Provide quality, compassionate care while maximizing productivity
- Assist veterinarians with examinations and restrain animals for procedures
- Perform diagnostic imaging such as x-rays
- Clean kennels, exam rooms, and sterilize equipment
- Maintain medical charts, administer medications and treatments
- Will confidently explain basic diagnosis (ear infection, skin infection, intestinal parasites, etc.) to clients
- Additional functions for qualified technicians: Perform dental prophylaxis, place IVCs, venipuncture, and assist with surgeries
Qualifications:
- Lab and medical records knowledge: Ability to read a fecal float, fecal direct, and ear/skin cytology; understands SOAP
- Comfortable with in-house hematology and chemistry equipment/reference lab
- Ability to work independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of basic canine/feline vaccines and basic vital signs
Additional Qualifications / Licensed Technicians: At least six months prior experience as a veterinary assistant/technician. Skilled in phlebotomy (cephalic and lateral saphenous, jugular; SQ, IM, and IV injections). Experience with dental prophylaxis. Experience with anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
Perks & Benefits:
- Complimentary Pet Day Camp
- Complimentary Boarding (30 non-holidays per year)
- Discounted Veterinary Care and Wellness Plans for your pet
- On-demand pay with DailyPay
- Dog/Cat Adoption Assistance
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (both full-time and part-time status)
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (full-time status)
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Company Policy, Federal and State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 – $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pompano Beach, FL 33073: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Source: Indeed.com
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