Veterinary Technician/Nurse

Dr. Sam’s Veterinary House Calls is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician/Nurse who is goal oriented, enthusiastic, and self-motivated. Someone who places a priority on helping to deliver high quality medicine to our patients and a positive relationship with our clients. Our small team-oriented practice focuses on low stress handling to the benefit of our patients, clients, and staff. Veterinary Technician/Nurse MUST have experience with anesthesia and be able to assist Veterinarian with surgeries/procedures, coordinating animal care, and monitoring animal recovery.

Job Summary
The Veterinary Technician/Nurse will be primarily responsible for assisting veterinarians, managers, and other support staff in all duties relating to the veterinary care of animals within our practice (in clinic or during house calls). Veterinary Technician/Nurse must have a broad knowledge of animal science, medications (including a knowledge of pharmacology), and MUST have experience in a surgery setting (monitoring anesthesia/patient recovery). Veterinary Technician/Nurse must be comfortable with properly holding animals to assist doctors and/or other technicians.

Experience, Abilities, and Qualities Required

• Ability to problem solve and work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Comfortable working “low stress” with animals of unknown disposition and those who may be exhibiting medical or other problems, as well as aggressive behavior.
• Capable of accommodating varied work assignments and schedules.
• Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with other staff, managers, and clients in a professional, pleasant, respectful, courteous, and tactful manner at ALL TIMES!
• Maturity, good judgement, and professional appearance including wearing neat and clean uniforms.
• Physical strength and ability to lift and carry a pet or other objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Proficient in assisting doctor in a surgical setting…including anesthesia monitoring, safe patient anesthesia recovery, cleaning/sterilizing surgical equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited too)

• Triage pets upon arrival at the clinic (Obtain medical history and vitals in exam rooms.)
• Know proper animal holding techniques.
• Take vital signs and acquire proper blood samples.
• Assist and monitor anesthesia for surgeries.
• Keep accurate patient records.
• Administer medications correctly.
• Loading and unloading clinic vehicles.
• Properly restocking company vehicles and exam rooms.

Dr. Sam’s Veterinary House Calls is a full-service Veterinary practice with a standing clinic located in the Lehigh Valley (Allentown area) in eastern Pennsylvania. Our medical care encompasses everything from new puppy/kitten exams, to sick pets, to hospice care. We utilize a variety of portable diagnostic equipment (including mobile radiographs). Working in the home allows us to foster close patient and client relationships, while our clinic allows us the option to see patients in clinic and to perform surgeries and procedures. We offer a Monday-Thursday 4-day work week, off every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, paid major holidays (for full time employment after 90 days of employment), and a friendly staff. We encourage continued staff education and foster a genuine curiosity and love for the veterinary field.

Salary: Commensurate to experience
$15.00 - $23.00 per hour

Work Remotely: No

Job Types: Full-time/Part-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance (Capital Blue)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount for personal pets
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Matching IRA plan (after 1 year of employment)
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance

Schedule:

• 9-hour shifts
• Monday to Thursday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (REQUIRED)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 2 years + (REQUIRED)