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Employment Type : Full-Time
Description: PLEASE NOTE: Initial candidate communication is done through email. Candidates are asked to pay close attention to individual e-mail, spam or junk mail for communication. About Southwest Veterinary Surgical Service: SVSS is the premiere specialty referral provider within the industry of veterinary medicine. We function as an extension and in partnership with general practice and primary care veterinarians to provide consultation, surgical solutions and comprehensive patient care for our patients and their owners. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional patient and client experience. As an employer, we recognize the importance of hiring like minded individuals with a passion for what we do and how we do it. We recognize the value and diversity of our team and offer competitive wages, a robust benefit package including company subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance, generous company paid time off, paid sick leave, tuition reimbursement, funding for CE credits, CVT licensing reimbursement, a monthly topic focused learning rounds, an established career path, a retirement program with company match and SO MUCH MORE! Why settle for the rest when you can WORK FOR THE BEST! Veterinary Technician Assistant Job Description: Veterinary Technician Assistants should have a broad knowledge of animal science, medicine, and husbandry, including a basic knowledge of pharmacology and sufficient mathematical skills to ensure the administration of accurate drug and fluid doses. They must be able to successfully restrain animals, complete clinical laboratory tests, use multiple radiology techniques, and assist in surgery. Veterinary Technician Assistants must also deliver compassionate patient care and customer service. At SVSS, the veterinary technician assistants are a vital part of our team and assist with a variety of specialty surgical procedures. Daily duties include pre and post-surgical diagnostic lab tests, preparing and scrubbing surgical sites for sterile procedures, assisting the veterinarian during surgeries, handing out necessary surgical tools during procedures, assist with bandaging wound and taking radiographs (x-rays), administering medications, charting patient records, and other functions. Veterinary Technician Assistants may be required to travel to multiple Phoenix metro locations based on business need. *** This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties as required to meet the ongoing business needs of SVSS *** We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift or carry pets or objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Have the physical strength and ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, repeated bending, pushing, pulling, full use of hands/fingers, reach above shoulders and perform each of these functions fully and quickly for an entire shift when needed. Must effectively be able to read, speak, and write in English. Hearing, vision and speech at a functional level are required to meet the essential functions of the job. On occasion patients may bleed, urinate, defecate, vomit, or secrete other glandular fluids on your person, shoes, or uniform. Working/Environmental Conditions: There is exposure to barking dogs and cleaning chemicals. This is an emotional environment due to death or illness of pets. Flexible work hours and occasional travel within the Phoenix metro area is required. Veterinary Technicians must also be aware of the risks inherent in working with animals and take proper safety precautions to minimize the potential for injury from bites, scratches, or kicks. Minimum Qualifications:
Southwest Veterinary Surgical Service (SVSS) is growing and currently looking for an full-time Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our growing privately owned specialty practice.