Part Time Licensed Veterinary Technican or Assistant

Potomac Valley Veterinary Surgicial Specialist · United States

Potomac Valley Veterinary Surgical Specialist (privately owned) is looking for a part time Licensed Veterinary Technician or assistant to join our team. We are looking for individuals with a strong work ethic that can provide excellent patient care and great client communication. The working schedule would be 2 to 3 days a week in 10 hour shifts with the potential to move to full time. Working Saturdays in the fall is a must. We are a surgical practice only, that currently has 3 surgeons who perform soft tissue, orthopedic and limited cardio surgeries. This includes but is not limited to TPLOs, TTAs, extracapsular repairs, fracture repairs, FHOs, routine/emergency abdominal laparotomies, mass removals, amputations, etc. Knowledge of these procedures is preferred but we are willing to train a highly motivated individual. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• IV catheters
• Blood draw
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Scrub nurse
• Radiology
• Bandage care and changes
• Sterilization

About you:

• Basic surgical instrument knowledge
• Experienced and knowledgeable in proper animal handling and restraint
• Knowledge of patient positioning for radiology
• Skilled in drug calculation and administration
• Excellent client communication skills
• Must have positive attitude and ability to thrive in a busy environment
• Ability to multi task
• Desire to learn and develop new skills
• Be consistant and reliable
• A team player

We hope to hear from you soon and look forward to you joining our fun team!

Job Types: Part-time

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person