Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Technician

Bowdon Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented Veterinary Technician to join our team. The Vet Tech will work under the direct supervision of licensed veterinarians to provide medical, surgical, laboratory, and client support services in a high-quality, caring environment. This role is crucial in ensuring excellent patient care and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist veterinarians with physical examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures (pre-surgical prep, instrument sterilization, monitoring anesthesia, recovery, etc.).
• Perform routine laboratory work : collect specimens (blood, urine, etc.), run in-house tests (CBC, chemistry, urinalysis, fecals), prepare samples for external labs.
• Take radiographs (X-rays) and assist with imaging as needed; maintain imaging equipment.
• Administer medications, vaccines, fluids, and treatments as ordered by veterinarians.
• Monitor patients during surgery, anesthesia, and post-operative recovery.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized or injured animals (wound care, bandaging, fluid therapy, monitoring vital signs).
• Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized treatment, surgical, and examination areas. Sterilize instruments; maintain supply inventory.
• Assist with client communications : gathering histories, explaining procedures, post-op care, and answering questions under veterinarian guidance.
• Perform general patient care : restraining animals as needed, cleaning kennels or recovery areas, feeding, etc.
• Assist with euthanasia when required.
• Participate in emergency procedures and assist in triage when needed.
• Document medical records accurately and completely (charting exams, treatments, surgeries, lab results, etc.).

Required Qualifications :

Strong animal handling and restraint skills

Ability to perform phlebotomy, place catheters, take radiographs, monitor anesthesia, etc.

Good communication skills (with veterinarians, staff, and clients)

Basic computer skills for record keeping / scheduling / laboratory data entry

Ability to lift up to ~40-75 lbs (animals or equipment)

Comfortable standing, bending, stooping, and moving throughout clinic for extended periods

Must be able to work in an environment with animals who may be stressed, injured, or ill

Preferred Qualifications :

Work Schedule / Availability :

Salary & Benefits (Adjust as appropriate) :

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Here's what you can expect when you join our team :

Please note : Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

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