Veterinary Technician Assistant (Overnight) Details

Veterinary Technician Assistant (Overnight)

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic - Quakertown, PA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our overnight ER team! We are a full-service veterinary practice located in Bucks County, PA and provide both routine and 24/7 emergency care to a variety of animals. Our Veterinary Technician Assistants are the primary support for our Veterinary Technicians, and aid the Technician by relieving them of some routine hospital responsibilities.

Our ideal candidate is someone who loves animals and would like to assist in providing quality, compassionate care for pets. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in (or already enrolled in) a veterinary technician certification program.

Availability between the hours of 10PM-8AM desired, Thursday - Saturday preferred. We offer an additional hourly differential for select hours and weekends. Due to the nature and needs of our business, select holidays may be required to best serve our clients and their pets.

Responsibilities:

• Handle general care tasks such as walking dogs, washing water bowls and litter boxes, sweeping, cleaning cages and stalls
• Assist in restraining dogs, cats and some large animals (including horses)
• Washing and folding laundry
• Stocking supplies
• Set up and break down of exam rooms and surgery suites
• Interact with clients and assist in hospital visitations

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in animal handling care preferred
• Ability to interact with animals in a calm, non-threatening manner
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities such as close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location