Technician Assistant - Vets Pets

Wake Veterinary Medical Center is located at

1007 Tandal Place
Knightdale, NC 27545

The Technician Assistant is a program that is a combination of paid classroom training, on-the-job training, and computer training for people with limited animal experience but a desire to work with animals in a hospital setting. The technician assistant is the assistant to the Registered Veterinary Technician.

Wake Veterinary Medical Center is hiring technician assistants for ER, ICU and Primary Care full time- day and swing shifts (afternoon).

Must be available every other weekend

Must be available every Monday for classroom training.

Technician Assistant Responsibilities

We seek an energetic and enthusiastic technician assistant to deliver quality pet care and outstanding customer service.

Dogs and cats receive high-quality care at our hospital. Assistant duties would include, but are not limited to:

Assisting the Veterinary Technician and DVMs.

Feeding pets according to owner instructions

Keeping water bowls full

Appropriately medicating pets

Following laundry procedures

Keeping facility floors and yards clean

Supervising dogs properly when outside

Bathing animals as instructed

Ensuring proper pet identification is in place

Documenting care appropriately

Following safety procedures

Keeping runs and cages clean throughout the shift

Ideal Candidate:

• Compassionate
• Self-motivated
• Prior animal care experience preferred but not required.
• ·Exceptional Customer Service and Communication Skills
• Positive attitude
• Must be able to multitask and thrive in a team environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push and squat most of the workday.
• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to forty pounds with or without accommodation.

Rewards and benefits include:

• Tuition assistance provided to veterinary assistants interested in becoming credentialed technicians.
• A choice between two medical plans with prescription drug benefits
• Dental and vision coverage available
• 401(k) Savings Plan with employer match, including immediate vesting.
• Life insurance for yourself, spouse, and eligible dependents available
• Paid time off / holidays
• Health Savings Account available
• Short term disability available
• Supplemental critical illness and accident plans available.
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education allowance for credentialed technicians

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

*Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). *

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $14.00 per hour

Applications must be complete at www.thevetspets.com