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Veterinary Assistant - Antech Imaging Academy

Antech Diagnostics
Arlington, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
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Job Responsibilities

  • Animal Care and Husbandry:
  • Clean and sanitize animal kennels, cages, and other housing areas regularly to maintain a hygienic environment.
  • Provide care for animals as needed, including feeding, watering, and monitoring their health and behavior.
  • Assist in administering medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
  • Assist the veterinarian in administering reversal medications and fluids as needed during sedation procedures.
  • Prepare animals and the training rooms for upcoming procedures, ensuring everything is set up according to protocol.
  • Animal Restraint:
  • Safely and effectively restrain animals.
  • Utilize appropriate techniques to minimize stress and discomfort for animals.
  • Technical Tasks:
  • General understanding of sedation procedures and monitoring anesthetic vital parameters and responses to medications.
  • Collaborate with the veterinarian to prepare paperwork and medications for hands on training.
  • Assist the veterinarian with administering medications and handling animals during examinations and treatments.
  • Transportation and Errands:
  • Transport animals to and from appointments or facilities as needed.
  • Perform occasional errands related to clinic operations, such as picking up supplies or delivering documents.
  • Assisting with Animal Adoptions:
  • Support the adoption process by preparing animals for adoption, including ensuring they are healthy and presentable.
  • Building Cleaning and Maintenance:
  • Maintain a clean and organized training space and ensure all equipment is properly sanitized and operational.
  • Assist with light cleaning tasks within the academy, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting common areas.
  • Ensure that all equipment and supplies are maintained in good condition and report any maintenance issues.
  • Client Interaction and Support:
  • Interact with students and staff friendly and professional demeanor.
  • Provide strong customer experience through the thoughtful and professional care of the animals and educational facility.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care setting is required.
  • Strong understanding of general anesthesia
  • Strong understanding of animal behavior and handling.
  • Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to animal care.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to handle occasional errands and varying tasks as needed.
  • Service oriented attitude.
  • Ability to be proactive.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Proven reliability through punctual attendance.
  • Candidates must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license. A clean driving record and successful completion of an MVR check are required for this position.
  • Licensed as veterinary technician, associate’s degree in related field is a plus
  • Physical requirements
  • Predominantly standing and/or walking (75%)
  • Lifting up to 60 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 30 lbs. and bending or kneeling for cleaning purposes
  • Occasional local travel to assist with transportation of animals
  • Must not be allergic to animals or have concerns with animals
  • Must be available to work weekends as needed to support Academy schedule and animal care
  • About Antech
  • Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

  • Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.
  • Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
  • Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
  • Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
  • Life Assistance Program
  • Pet Care Discounts
  • Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities
  • We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.
  • Note to Search Firms/Agencies
  • Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.

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