Veterinary Technician Assistant

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to ensure quality care for pets and promote greater efficiency by relieving technicians and veterinarians of technical and administrative work. The Technician Assistant performs a variety of patient- and client-care duties and conducts patient assessments, oversees animals recovering from anesthesia, and performs procedures and treatments.

The Technician Assistant uses sound judgment when making decisions about patient care, responds quickly and calmly to emergencies, and maintains high standards of patient care. This person communicates clearly with the veterinarians, other practice personnel, and clients to ensure that patients receive the care they need. Technician Assistants are friendly and flexible in the face of varying expectations from clients and coworkers. They multi-task, prioritize tasks well, and think creatively. Technician Assistants strongly believe in the quality of care provided and communicate this sense of assurance to clients. The Technician Assistant provides patient and client comfort by keeping the hospital clean and presentable and may provide training to other members of the healthcare team. 

Position reports to Practice Manager and receives direction from veterinarians. Works alongside the Technicians, who determine the scope and type of support services to be furnished and the procedures used to accomplish them. 

Primary Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provides compassionate patient care, keeping patients clean, dry, and comfortable.
• Alerts the veterinarian(s) to changes in patients’ condition.
• Recognizes patients with contagious disease and follows relevant procedures.
• Provides safe and effective patient restraint.
• Medicates patients.
• Uses proper safety techniques and positioning for radiological procedures.
• Recovers patients from anesthesia. 
• Assists veterinarians and technicians in surgery and dentistry.
• Performs basic emergency care, CPR, and intensive care as needed.
• Helps with and documents patient treatments.
• Walks, cleans, and feeds patients.
• Sets up and assists with procedures, such as IV catheterization and other common treatments.
• Bathes patients as needed.
• Assists with patient admits and releases as needed.
• Ensures patients leave in better condition than when they arrived (e.g., clean and with IV catheter
• removed).
• Maintains knowledge of drugs and their uses. 
• Calculates drug dosages and fills prescriptions accurately; asks for guidance if necessary.
• Assists with lab tests as needed.
• Completes medical records accurately and efficiently.
• Performs procedures such as pedicures and fluid administration.

Equipment and Facility Maintenance

• Cleans, cares for, and packs surgical equipment properly.
• Keeps hospital clean and stocked.
• Removes trash from hospital and sweeps and mops floors daily.
• Launderers soiled blankets, towels, and other linens.
• Utilizes in-house inventory control procedures to ensure items are stocked appropriately.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Hourly compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Higher wage for CVT/RVT certification.
• 401k with 3% employer matching
• Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Option Program when launched
• Annual Continuing Education allowance for industry specific certifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (available after 30 days). Paid 100% for full-time employees - Buy-up medical plan available. Additional family member coverage available at the employee’s expense
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account benefits
• PTO: 2 weeks PTO year one, 4 weeks year two+6 flex/bereavement/sick days + 6 paid holidays (available after 90 days)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D – Employer paid for the employee
• Additional voluntary benefits for Critical Illness, Additional Life and AD&D available
• EAP Wellness and Work/Life coaches & services
• Pet care discounts
• Scrub allowance

OUR PRACTICE:  Aberdeen Veterinary Clinic’s charming white cottage and experienced team give you and your patients a stress-free and welcoming setting to provide veterinary care. Our highly leveraged team and years of experience allow you to operate at your own pace to make informed decisions for your patients. Since becoming an Inspire Veterinary Partners hospital in 2022, you can count on a career at Aberdeen Veterinary Clinic that is professionally fulfilling and conducive to enjoying your time inside and outside of work! Our supportive staff and ability to find the positives in each day will quickly prove that working hard and having fun at the same time is possible! Both new graduates and experienced DVMs are encouraged to apply for our full-time, part-time, or relief-eligible small animal associate position. 

OUR COMMUNITY:  Aberdeen Veterinary Clinic is in a beautiful, charming, military town that has a strong community presence and relationships. Our town has a special small-town charm and offers copious amounts of outdoor opportunities. It’s easy to feel at home as you attend our annual 4th of July parade, holiday 5k’s, farmers markets, and other tight-knit community events. You can easily venture outside of this charming town and make a quick 45-minute drive to both Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. Aberdeen is an optimal location with accessible opportunities waiting for you to explore! 

• Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
• At least one year of recent experience in veterinary practice or medical environment, with increasing responsibilities. 
• Demonstrated ability to accurately manage and record detailed information in medical records and other data-management systems.
• Ability to properly restrain patients.
• Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures. 
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• A commitment to outstanding client service.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift, sometimes exceeding 10 hours per day.