Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Technician Assistant opening at The Maywood Veterinary Clinic in Bergen County, NJ.

We are a progressive full spectrum small animal practice seeking a motivated, dedicated, hard-working, Technician Assistant to join our team; experience is preferred, but not required.

We pride ourselves in offering a welcoming environment for our staff to enable the highest standard of care for our patients. We offer competitive benefits and future opportunities to grow as an individual within your role.

Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain an independent work pace
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Basic Medical Terminology
• Ability to handle the average cat and dog, and a variety of small animal species
• Ability to tolerate a work environment that may consist of wet floors, humidity, hair, dust, dander, loud sounds, unpleasant smells, bodily fluids and any other environmental factors caused by the presence of many animals and their associated care
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch repeatedly and can lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to be on your feet for 90% of the day
• Scheduling flexibility

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Veterinary Technician with patient treatments including obtaining TPR
• Assist Veterinary Technician with technician appointment including vein puncture, radiographs and injections
• Prepare specimens for outside laboratory
• Perform In-house bloodwork
• Assist Veterinarian in Exam Room with restraint, charting, medication preparation, and client communications
• Clean and Pack Surgical Kits
• Report any observed medical problems to proper staff
• Report any observed behavioral problems to proper staff
• Provide a clean, sanitary, and comfortable living environment to each animal in our care
• Sweep, Mop, and Clean Kennel, Surgical and Exam Rooms
• Wash and Dry Laundry
• Clean and stock hospital areas as directed by the Technician Staff
• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy
• Safely control and handle animals
• Exhibit a low level of absenteeism
• Other various tasks as assigned by Technician Supervisor
• At all times, be an upstanding example of animal care and compassion, both while at work and during personal time

Compensation:

Compensation is based on Experience but is competitive with industry standards

Schedule:

Morning and evening shifts available and alternating Saturdays are required.

Job Type: Full-time and Part-time positions are available

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maywood, NJ 07607: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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