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Full Time Veterinary Technical Assistant

1 month ago

Raleigh, United States SPCA of Wake County Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $17.00 - $19.00/hr 

FULL TIME VETERINARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT – Saving Lives Spay & Neuter Clinic


If you have a passion for helping animals and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment focused on high volume spay & neuter surgery, the Veterinary Technical Assistant at the Saving Lives Spay & Neuter Clinic may be the position for you  

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00/hr 

Position Overview & Responsibilities
As a Veterinary Technical Assistant you (and your teammates) are responsible for handling and monitoring our surgical patients from prep through recovery.  Responsibilities include:

  • Prepping patients for surgery while maintaining sterility and safety
  • Assisting with movement of patients into and out of surgical suite, recovering patients after surgery, and maintaining efficient surgical flow
  • Monitoring patients under general anesthesia with a clear idea of normal and abnormal vital parameters/conditions
  • Drawing up vaccines; collecting blood samples; administering subcutaneous fluids
  • Assisting surgeon with exams and updating medical records
  • Cleaning and resetting kennels if needed
  • Assisting with check-in & discharge of public pets as needed  


You might be a born Veterinary Technical Assistant if:

  • You dream about being on the front lines in the battle to stop pet overpopulation and the euthanasia of healthy animals and want to work with like-minded individuals
  • You have a passion for helping pets & people
  • You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and being an efficient, productive team member
  • You prefer a predictable work schedule but enjoy having variety in your daily routine


Requirements:

  • High school diploma; completion of some college courses in Animal Science or Veterinary Technology (preferred)
  • NAVTA AVA certification (preferred)
  • One year of experience in a veterinary clinic, veterinary hospital and/or animal shelter working directly with animals
  • Knowledge of animal health, care, and welfare preferred; knowledge of or willingness to learn Fear Free animal handling techniques
  • Highly motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude and collaborative, team-oriented spirit
  • Must be comfortable standing for long periods of time and kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. No phone calls, please — we’ll have our people call your people

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