Veterinary Technician Assistant
Description
Veterinary Technician Assistant: Full Time – Capital Veterinary Specialists
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Capital Veterinary Specialists, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits and abundant support, you'll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who We Are
At Capital Veterinary Specialists, you'll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
Capital Veterinary Specialists is a high-quality practice equipped with the latest technology in beautiful and clean facilities. We offer excellent medicine, surgery, dentistry, laparoscopy, radiology, cold laser therapy and more! We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment with a positive work/life balance. At Capital Veterinary Specialists, we invest heavily in our employee's long-term health and happiness!
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
Capital Veterinary Specialists is looking for a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community!
As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by assisting in providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from assisting Veterinary Technicians in restraining patients, assisting with radiology, setting up in-house lab tests (cytologies, fecals, smears)
Role Responsibilities
- Support Veterinary Technicians and DVMs to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients
- Communicate effectively and professionally with team to foster positive and productive workspace
- Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
- Assist in hospital chores such as walking patients, cleaning kennels, stocking rooms, filling prescriptions and general tidiness
- Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, be knowledgeable on sterile practices, maintain organization within workspace
- Be willing to guide, mentor and support fellow team members.
Experience & Skill Requirements
- Prefer 2 years recent Veterinary Technician Assistant experience
- Strongly prefer a certified/approved veterinary assistant with credentials but other candidates will be looked into
- Commitment to working within a team environment
- Positive attitude
- Strong Communication and relationship-building skills
- Proven ability to multi-task in a busy work setting
- Professional demeanor and outgoing personality.
You'll Grow With Us
Here, you can grow your career as best firs you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through our vast, diverse and FREE library of continuing education courses as well as live virtual interactive workshops to better shape your skills.
With so many locations nation-wide, you can find and move into any category of veterinary hospital should you feel the desire! Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits and Perks
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include: Paid Parental Leave, 401K, Top Quality Dental/Vision/Medical Insurance, Mental Health Benefits, Pet Perks and Discounts, Continuing Education Opportunities, Paid-Time Off for New Pet Adoptions
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.