Animal Care Clinic - Shawnee, KS

posted 9 days ago

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Shawnee, KS
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Experienced Veterinary Clinic Assistant/Technician Assistant position at Animal Care Clinic involves providing essential support to veterinarians and technicians in a busy small animal clinic. The role requires a reliable and detail-oriented individual with prior experience in a veterinary setting, capable of performing various tasks including patient care, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining a clean and organized clinic environment. The position offers flexibility in scheduling, with options for both part-time and full-time work.

Responsibilities

  • Proper holding and restraint of pets
  • Nail trims
  • Anal gland expression
  • Administering vaccinations and injections
  • X-ray assistance
  • Conducting fecals, HWT, Felv/Fiv testing
  • Performing lab work with testing equipment
  • Starting appointments and gathering information for technicians and doctors
  • Administering SQ fluids
  • Ear cleaning and plucking
  • Cleaning and prepping surgery packs
  • Giving oral medications
  • Taking pet temperatures
  • Making callback phone calls
  • Calling clients with fecal and HWT results
  • Educating clients about parasites and preventatives
  • Monitoring anesthesia during procedures
  • Scaling and polishing teeth

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1 year of experience as a veterinary assistant
  • Experience with Avimark is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Compassion for pets and their owners
  • Reliability for scheduled shifts

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with nail trims
  • Experience with administering vaccinations
  • Experience with SQ fluid administration
  • Experience with x-ray assistance
  • Experience with running lab work

Benefits

  • Health savings account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Uniform allowance
  • Employee discount
  • Retirement plan
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