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Metropolitan Veterinary Associates · 3 months ago

Veterinary Technician Assistant - Emergency

Hickory Veterinary Hospital

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16/hr - $22/hr

Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility located in Plymouth Meeting, PA, dedicated to providing high-quality care to pets and their families. They are seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to support their medical team by assisting with patient care, daily treatments, and hospital operations in a fast-paced environment.

Health CareMedicalPetVeterinary

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assist doctors and nurses with patient care and procedures

Perform daily husbandry for hospitalized patients, including feeding, walking, and cleaning

Properly restrain patients using fear-free handling techniques

Prepare and run in-house laboratory tests (CBC, Chemistry, UA, etc.)

Stock treatment and exam areas, maintain hospital cleanliness, and manage laundry

Assist in surgery by setting up and cleaning surgical areas, wrapping instruments, and supporting anesthesia recovery

Support outpatient appointments by preparing rooms, restraining for diagnostics, and cleaning between patients

Maintain accurate patient charts and assist with daily checklists

Provide overall support to ensure smooth daily hospital operations

Qualification

Animal handlingVeterinary experienceCommunication skillsTeamwork abilitiesCompassionate demeanorWillingness to learnAttention to detailPositive attitude