Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Animal Medical Center of Tyler

Requirements

• 1+ years of veterinary experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Passion for working with animals and their owners
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories
• TPR
• Assisting doctor and other technical staff with restraint
• Blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
• Placing IV catheters
• Digital radiology including positioning.
• Dentistry (digital X-rays, scaling, polishing)
• Anesthesia (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique)
• Laboratory skills such as ear and fecal cytology; HM5; Vetscan; Sedivue
• Excellent client communication/education

Animal Medical Center of Tyler is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful Tyler, Texas. We value compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for pets, and provide excellent client service in an upbeat and fun working environment. Our animal medical facility provides quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family.

We are currently looking to hire a Veterinary Assistant to join our team The ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player who loves pets and being part of a fun, supportive team. They will have experience rooming patients, surgical assisting experience and knowledge of equipment used, drawing blood and running bloodwork, knowledge of x-rays and proper positioning, experience with proper animal handling and restraint, understanding the importance of client education, and being a positive and motivating team member.

Animal Medical Center of Tyler aims to provide owners with sound, honest choices for their pets and to provide our patients with excellent and compassionate medical care. We strive to give our customers the best-personalized service possible and to create a friendly, professional work environment for our awesome staff

At AmeriVet, your well-being, your loved ones, and your future are our top priorities. This commitment is reflected in the comprehensive range of benefits we offer, including:

•Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
•401(k) matching
•Generous holidays and paid time off
•Career development programs
•Robust health and wellness initiatives

AmeriVet takes pride in embracing the uniqueness and diversity that every team member, pet owner, and pet brings to our community. Our unwavering dedication revolves around nurturing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, where each team member not only feels a strong sense of belonging, but is also empowered to thrive.

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