Veterinary Technician - Rehab

Job Description

Southside Animal Hospital is a full service, state-of-the-art veterinary small animal facility and canine rehabilitation center, providing quality veterinary care to dogs, cats, and ferrets, through professionalism, compassion, dedication, and integrity. We are adding to our team and seek a full or part-time Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant. Our ideal team member is reliable, organized, works well with others, has good communication skills, is compassionate, with a love of animals and their people.

Hours Worked: This position is available up to 40 hours per week. Shifts can be anytime during the hours of Monday

• Friday from 7:00am

• 6:00pm and Saturday from 8am

• 12:00pm, closed Sunday. There is a rotating schedule for working Saturday shifts. Hours of operation may vary and flexibility to work any shift is a must.

Education and Skills:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Veterinary technician license preferred but not required

Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment

Dependability is a must!

Prior veterinary hospital experience is a plus

Willing to train an exceptional candidate, but MUST have previous animal care experience

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

Calculating Drug Dosages

Administering Injections and Medications

Place IV Catheters

Intubate and Prep Animal for Surgery

Take Radiographs

Prepare/Process in-house/referral laboratory samples

The ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds

Assisting/running canine Rehabilitation appointments (use of class 3 laser and underwater treadmill)

Assist with general reception duties if/when needed

Employee Benefits: Discounts on pet care, pet foods, and pet insurance.

Paid vacation leave and holiday pay apply. Ability to enroll in Medical/Dental/Vision/AD&D/Critical Illness/Accident/Short- and Long-Term Disability/Legal Plan/Dependent Care FSA, 401k and more.

To apply: Complete the employment application at https://www.aksouthsideah.com/careers or e-mail your resume.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health's innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.