Job Description

Veterinary Technician Assistant - OVERNIGHT

If you are a veterinary assistant ready to take your career to the next level, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for! Our career development program offers those who demonstrate an interest in learning, reliability, and a commitment to success, with the opportunity for training and career progression through five levels of technician assistant. Each level combines new skill development with increased responsibility. We also offer additional career development opportunities such as our in-house veterinary technician training program run in conjunction with our sister hospital - Ocean State Veterinary Specialists. Jump start your career and explore career paths leading into positions in the ICU, ER or specialty areas. Full-time overnight schedule available; all schedules require regular weekend shifts, and holiday shifts. Full time positions carry a generous benefits package.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional customer service to pet owners in a polite and timely manner
• Laboratory Sample Processing for various patients thru the ICU and ER
• Assist Technicians with patient treatments such as vital signs and general patient monitoring
• Assisting Technicians and Veterinarians with radiographs
• Performing various handling techniques for our technicians and veterinarians to perform examinations and treatments
• Preparing for ER procedures to assist technicians and veterinarians with
• Opportunities to learn and advance as a technician’s assistant with our designed level learning system
• Opportunity to be welcomed to our Tech Assistant to Tech In House Program after successfully reaching all technician assistant levels over the course of time in our hospital

Qualifications:

• 1 or more years' experience in a veterinary practice (receptionist, vet assistant, other)
• Professional, pleasant, engaged, clear communicator who is attentive and respectful to referring veterinarians, clients, and co-workers.
• Must be able to follow direction, balance multiple tasks, be confident, and prioritize tasks appropriately.
• Must possess basic math skills and understanding of medical terminology
• Willingness to learn veterinary technical skills a plus

Benefits and Perks (for Full Time):

• Employer paid Medical insurance premiums, AND paid deductible for employees!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• 401K with company match
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000
• Personal Pet Discounts
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Veterinary Social Worker on-site
• Ample paid CE opportunities on-site, as well as CE stipend for Certified Technicians
• Compensation: $15.50 to $19/hour, wage determined based on formal education and experience
  • Plus shift differential of $3 to $5/hour beginning at 8pm

Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services provides excellent Emergency care, Internal Medicine, Oncology and Surgery services. The exceptional group of doctors, nurses and support staff are not only great at their job but are also genuine animal lovers. Visit our website at https://bsvess.com to learn more about Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.