NewDay Veterinary Care ยท 2 months ago
Veterinary Assistant / Vet Technician- Part Time
NewDay Veterinary Care is a growing veterinary practice located in Greenville, South Carolina, seeking a skilled Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician. The role involves providing compassionate care for patients, assisting veterinarians with examinations, performing diagnostic imaging, and maintaining medical records.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Provide quality, compassionate, best-in-class care for our patients, while also maximizing clinic productivity
Assist veterinarians with examinations and properly handle animals before, during, and after procedures
Perform diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and ultrasound
Clean, sterilize, and prepare kennels, exam rooms, and equipment
Maintain and update medical charts, administer medications and treatments, and care for animals during their visit
Professionally communicate basic diagnoses (such as ear infections, skin infections, intestinal parasites, etc.) to pet parents
Additional functions for qualified technicians: Perform dental prophylaxis, place IVCs, venipuncture, and assist with surgeries
Qualification
Required
At least six months of prior experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician
Lab, medical records, and SOAP knowledge
Ability to read a fecal float, fecal direct, and ear/skin cytology
Comfortable with in-house hematology and chemistry equipment/reference lab
Knowledge of basic canine/feline vaccines and basic vital signs
Skilled in phlebotomy (cephalic and lateral saphenous, jugular; SQ, IM, and IV injections)
Experience with dental prophylaxis
Experience with anesthesia monitoring and recovery
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Capability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees within the organization
Ability to meet the following physical demands of the position, with or without accommodation: Exposure to animals that are agitated and/or injured and may scratch and/or bite, work in potentially loud environments, occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds, access and retrieve objects at ground-level to upwards of several feet in a safe and compliant manner, and remain in mobile or stationary positions for long periods of time
Preferred
Veterinary Technician licensure (RVT, LVT, CVT)
Scholarships for Veterinary Technician certifications
Bring your pet to work with complimentary pet day camp
30 days of complimentary pet boarding (non-holiday)
Discounted veterinary care and wellness plans for your pet
On-demand pay with DailyPay
Dog/Cat adoption assistance
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (full-time status)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans (full-time status)
Supplemental coverage options
401(k) plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness reimbursement
Benefits
Scholarships for Veterinary Technician certifications
Bring your pet to work with complimentary pet day camp
30 days of complimentary pet boarding (non-holiday)
Discounted veterinary care and wellness plans for your pet
On-demand pay with DailyPay
Dog/Cat adoption assistance
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (full-time status)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans (full-time status)
Supplemental coverage options
401(k) plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness reimbursement
Company
NewDay Veterinary Care
Jacksonville-based owner Pet Paradise launched its first veterinary clinic in 2017 and since rebranded to NewDay Veterinary Care in April of 2022.