Veterinary Assistant / Technician

(experienced) VETERINARY ASSISTANT / TECHNICIAN

Job description
 

Company Overview:

Bowman Animal Hospital & Cat Clinic in Raleigh, NC, is a full-service companion animal hospital dedicated to high-quality veterinary care. We offer comprehensive services, from routine preventive care to diagnostics, treatment, and surgical care, ensuring pets receive the best care at every life stage.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Proficient in outpatient care by supporting our doctors with examinations, diagnostic collection/preparation, treatments, and obtaining detailed medical histories.
• Possess a high level of customer service through active listening, compassion, and empathy.
• Critical to handle a high paced environment with a heavy workload and an ability to manage multiple responsibilities through successful multitasking and prioritization.

• Exhibit a high standard of patient care.
• Timely responses to emergency situations, detailed pharmacy handling, laboratory sample collection and processing.
• Ability to produce high quality radiographs while implementing radiation safety protocols.
• Familiarity with Avimark Veterinary Management Software and IDEXX laboratory equipment is a plus.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in general surgery, monitoring anesthetic procedures, and surgery preparation is preferred.
• Skillful in dental prophylaxis, dental radiographs, and dental charting is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Patient handling with awareness to patient behavior
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Effective Client communication: intake, discharge, history taking
• Successful Phlebotomy: Cephalic, saphenous, and jugular veins
• IV catheter placement
• Diagnostic collection: radiographs, bloodwork, urine collection
• Pharmacy fulfillment
• Routine treatment procedures: ear cleans, anal gland expression, subcutaneous injections
• Dentistry: Prophylaxis and radiology
• Surgical Assistance: monitoring, surgery preparation, and administering medications

Experience:

• Veterinary Experience: 1-2 years (Required)
• We admire and encourage growth within our hospital. The ability to or are interested in becoming a registered veterinary technician in North Carolina is highly recognized. (Tuition reimbursement may be available)

Please submit cover letter and resume for consideration.

Benefits:

• Hourly salary will be determined based on previous experience and certifications.
• SIGN ON BONUS
• 4 DAY WORK WEEK
• Medical & dental insurance
• Discounted veterinary services
• Incentive program
• 401K with match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and more.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed