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Fetch is seeking motivated, talented and caring veterinary assistants to join our hospital and be part of our emergency team!
Previous experience in the veterinary industry is required.
Come help us provide the most comprehensive array of cutting-edge treatment options available. Our team of emergency and board-certified specialists work closely to proved the highest quality, comprehensive care to our patients and our clients.
Our ideal candidates:
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and professionalism
Have an eye for detail and strive to excel
Look forward to contributing to an interdependent, team atmosphere
Have a passion for the welfare of animals and can empathize with pet owners in their
time of need
Dont mind rolling up their sleeves and getting the job done!
Candidates will work with experienced technicians, assistants and a dedicated support staff, all committed to excellent patient and client care.
Located in Greenville, South Carolina, we are very proud of our state of the art pet specialty and emergency center. We offer a wide range of medical services and life enhancing care in this 24-hour care facility. Our mission is be at the forefront of what veterinary medicine can provide to our four-legged family members.
If you are passionate about providing compassion and superior care to our clients and their pets then Fetch wants to hear from you!
Requirements
Requirements of the job will include:
Cleaning cages, runs, wet tables, counters daily
Keeping examination and treatment areas clean and stocked
Ensure hospitalized patient litter boxes and cages are free of feces and urine
Exercising/Walking patients
Assisting technicians and doctors
Utilizing proper and safe animal restraint
Weighing animals
Inputting basic information into medical record system (vital signs)
Learning normal parameters for vital signs
Performing nail trims and ear cleaning
Removing simple bandages
Doing laundry
Cleaning surgical instruments and wrap for sterilization
Assisting with surgical preparation (surgery room and patient) and maintaining a
timely start to surgical procedures
Setting up for and cleaning up after procedures and maintaining equipment
Learning routine maintenance and use of laboratory equipment
Assisting with radiograph positioning and processing including set up of equipment
and input of patient information
Assisting with restraint for ultrasound
Ability to work with heating pads/blankets, scales, thermometers, otoscopes,
incubators, clippers/blades, and perform daily cleaning of these items
Assisting with opening and putting away inventory & alerting inventory
manager when medications and supplies are low
Unpacking and restocking drugs and supplies
Benefits
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers
