Veterinary Assistant / Technician - Surgical Experience
$40,560–$52,000 year
On-site · Florence, Kentucky, United States or Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Are you passionate about animals and looking to further your career in a fast-paced veterinary hospital? We are seeking a skilled, caring, and detail-oriented SURGICAL veterinary technician to join our team. Our surgical techs assist veterinarians with procedures, provide high-quality care to pets and their owners, and participate in duties from patient intake to post-operative care, radiography, and laboratory work. Responsibilities include collecting health information, assisting in examinations and surgeries, administering medications and vaccines, maintaining equipment, taking X-rays and collecting lab samples, providing hospitalized-pet care, educating clients, maintaining a clean work environment, placing IV catheters, performing intubation, utilizing IDEXX lab machines, and ensuring compassionate handling of animals. CVT/LVT/RVT credentials are preferred and may influence compensation; experience in a veterinary clinic with surgical skills is required.
Required Qualifications
- Must have prior experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital with a demonstrable surgical and clinical skill set.
- Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Effective and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Flexibility to work a fair rotation of evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Physical fitness: this role is very demanding.
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