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Veterinary Technician/Assistant (Part-Time)

Position Overview:

The Veterinary Technician/Assistant supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care as directed by DVM- obtaining vitals, administering medications, assisting during surgery, providing nursing care, feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, cleaning truck and hospital, staying on schedule, communicating with the office, and maintaining patient medical records.

Essential Position Functions:

Completing lab tests
Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications as directed by DVM
Support patient examinations and surgeries by assembling required supplies and instruments, safely handling and restraining patients
Trotting horses (capacity to run) and lunging horses
Obtain and verify medications- med clerk license will be needed.
Follow treatment plans, report all callbacks to DVMs observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
Communicate with owners about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
Release horse to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.
Capacity to drive a truck safely

Competencies:

Care and Compassion: Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
Team Orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
Initiative: Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities.
Flexibility and Multi-Tasking: Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
Customer Services: Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
Adherence to Rules and Instructions: Consistently follows standard procedures.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED.
Equine handling experience required.
Preferably with some experience in medical settings.
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred, but not required
May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
Pay is dependent on experience/licensure

Schedule:

Part-time with up to full-time after on-call.
Some on-call is mandatory.

Position Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Ability to demonstrate and follow directions closely, even in times of emergency
Use safe and sensible equine handling techniques
Awareness of what personal skill set is and is not, able to ask questions.
Able to restrain patients according to standard procedures. Physical strength required.
Fill prescriptions and monitor sedation procedures as directed by the veterinarian.
Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
Display calm and compentence when dealing with large animals experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
Communicate and approach job duties in a professional and mature manner.
Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.
This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion.
Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds).
Answer phones and perform other duties as needed by the hospital.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager or practice.

Additional Information:

The list of essential functions and additional functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a required assignment for the position.

Pay Range

$16.66—$25.22 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

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Why Consider Our Poulsbo Hospital?

At Sound Equine Veterinary Hospital, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Sound Equine Veterinary Hospital, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.
- Sound Equine Veterinary Hospital Team

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