Veterinary Assistant

<p><strong>Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Technician</strong></p> <p><strong>Dogwood Trails Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Technicia</strong>n to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.</p> <p><strong>What to Expect</strong></p> <p>As you join our mission to provide pets and their owners with the highest quality compassionate medical care, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive wage</li> <li>A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Paid time off for full-time employees</li> <li>401(k) plan for full-time employees</li> <li>Professional development opportunities</li> <li>Great pet discounts</li> </ul> <p><strong>Salary</strong><strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>$16.00 - $20.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Schedule: </strong>Schedule would be three 12-hour shifts per week which fall within our hours of operations.</p> <p>Clinic Hours of Operations are as follows: Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 8 pm</p> <p></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Client Communication:</strong> Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.</li> <li><strong>Client Education &amp; Support:</strong> Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.</li> <li><strong>Customer Service:</strong> Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services.</li> <li><strong>Animal Handling &amp; Care:</strong> Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.</li> <li><strong>Facility &amp; Equipment Maintenance:</strong> Properly care for all surgical mate