Veterinary Technician

see fit, working together with a team of passionate partners to deliver the highest standards of care. Benefits of the being a Vetco Relief Veterinarian include: Flexible online booking! Achieve ultimate work-life balance. You select your shifts with no minimum or maximum number required.

Weekend and weekday hours available to select. You determine your rate for each relief shift chosen. Appointment based model for all pet parents to manage traffic. Trained, experienced paraprofessionals will take care of operations, so you can focus on delivering the best care. Electronic based medical documentation. Generous Petco discounts to help care for your pack. Ability to continue all practice

activities outside of Vetco clinic shifts. NO agency fees! Relief Shift Options Include : VETCO VACCINATION CLINICS : Basic wellness checks, vaccinations, heartworm testing, and microchip insertion.

No surgeries, emergencies, or illness care visits. Locations inside Petco stores and other retail locations. VETCO TOTAL CARE HOSPITALS: General practice hospitals delivering preventive care to diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries and dentals; hospitals equipped with digital dental x-ray, Butterfly IQ+ Vet ultrasound imaging, and on-site labs and X-ray. Licensed and trained hospital staff. No overnights or emergency on-call. Requirements Include : Doctor of Veterinary Medicine state license

in good standing Appropriate state specific licensing to perform all shift functions including ability to perform blood draws & administer vaccines DEA in good standing required for full-service Vetco Total Care hospital shifts Ability to provide Certification of Insurance (COI) + license defense Compliance with all local state and federal mandates Send an email or schedule a call directly with one of our Talent Advisors to learn more!

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animal medicine skills and knowledge. This position is responsible for assisting the veterinarian with all aspects of surgery conducted on the mobile clinic, including preparing animals for surgery, anesthetic induction, administering vaccines and medications, monitoring recovery, maintaining the cleanliness of the clinic, and client communication.

This position is an integral part of a program helping to reduce pet homelessness in Western North Carolina and providing affordable spay/neuter and vaccinations to families for their pets. The person in this position will also be cross-trained in our shelter medical department and will occasionally be expected to assist with the care of animals

in our Adoption Center. Availability: The Brother Wolf mobile spay and neuter clinic operates four days a week to conduct high volume spay and neuter in Buncombe and surrounding counties.

The Surgical Veterinary Assistant must be available in accordance with the clinic schedule. The person in this position will work four ten-hour days each week on a Monday-Thursday schedule. Early mornings and some evenings may be required on these days. Essential Function/Major Responsibilities: Assist with overseeing all aspects of assigned patients, including (but not limited to): intake, physical examination; surgical prep; pre- and post-operative care; anesthetic induction and monitoring; recovery;

and emergency response. Assist with managing the flow of animals through surgery to ensure efficient operation of the clinic Administers oral, topical, and subcutaneous medications as needed Conducts cleaning and sanitizing as necessary throughout the day Assists with inputting medical notes into a computer system and preparing post-operative paperwork Liaisons with the public to admit and discharge animals and convey after care instructions.

Participates in relationships with community veterinarians, veterinary hospitals, and professional associations as requested Ability to drive 26' mobile clinic to locations and assist with daily set up. Responds to medical issues involving patients as necessary Communicates any issues concerning staff or patients with Mobile Clinic Program Director Fills in for other areas and performing other tasks/functions as needed Treats all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance.

Always maintains a friendly demeanor and provides excellent customer service to humans and animals; contributes to an understanding and judgment-free clinic environment. Promotes a humane and caring attitude towards all animals Qualifications: 2 years of prior experience working with animals is preferred, shelter or veterinary clinic experience is a plus.

Candidates with previous experience assisting with surgery in a veterinary clinic are strongly encouraged to apply Experience caring for and handling animals in a safe and effective manner, especially large or untrained animals Familiarity with diseases common to dogs and cats For vehicle insurance purposes, candidates must be at least 26 years of age and have a valid driver's license with no moving violations within the past three years for vehicle insurance purposes. Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and time management skills essential.

Genuine affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and a willingness to accommodate animals in the workplace. Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction. Maturity, excellent judgment, and a professional, personal appearance. Ability to read, write, and understand English is required. Understand, agree with, and live the Brother Wolf mission, core values, and vision. Familiarity with companion animals, knowledge of their behavior or experience working with or volunteering with a rescue group, humane society, foster care involvement, or other animal welfare agency is a plus.

Comfort and ability to work with animals of unknown disposition and those who exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies. Physical Requirements: Physical ability to walk and or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday required. Ability to bend and squat. Physical ability to engage in repetitive motions of legs, arms, and hands and to hear and see clearly. Physical ability to push up to 150lbs and to carry up to 50lbs regularly and independently throughout a regular workday required. Allergic conditions, which may be aggravated when handling or working with animals, may be a disqualification.

Working conditions: Conditions may include working alone, working inside or outside during varying weather conditions, frequent interruptions, and some evenings/weekends meetings and classes. Potential environmental factors include: Exposure to chemical and biological hazards, such as feces and blood Exposure to sharp objects Working in environments that include loud noises Working in environments that may have uneven, wet, and slippery surfaces Benefits Information: Brother Wolf provides subsidized health insurance for all full-time employees and also offers vision and dental insurance for full time employees and part time employees working over 17.5 hours per week.

New employees receive two weeks worth of paid time off in their first year, with rising accrual rates for employees who are with the organization for more than two years. Our mobile clinic veterinary assistants will also receive training with ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance as part of our ongoing collaboration with that organization. Pay $16-$18 per hour depending on experience

CULTURE AT VEGAt VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible.

With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG is always the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, " yes. " We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year's nominees for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work! ABOUT THE EXTERNSHIPVEG's

Veterinary Technician/Nurse Student Externship Program gives vet tech/nursing students hands-on experience in emergency medicine while working alongside our credentialed, emergency veterinary technicians (known internally as Veterinary Nurses).

Students will focus on honing their emergency skills including obtaining patient vitals, processing laboratory samples, caring for hospitalized patients, triaging emerging cases, and collaborating in a fast-paced environment. If you're as interested in emergency medicine as we are, we'd love to have you! Note: This is an unpaid externship and rabies vaccinations are required unless your school's rabies mitigation policy allows you to be unvaccinated

and still handle unvaccinated pets. Flexibility: YOU Choose the length of your externship to meet your school's requirements Location: YOU choose where you'd like to extern (depending on hospital bandwidth) Mentorship: YOU will be supported by a credentialed veterinary technician (VEG Veterinary Nurse) Focus: YOU will be fully-immersed in what emergency medicine truly entails REQUIREMENTS Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited veterinary technology/nursing program (or one actively seeking accreditation) and will be in a class that requires externship hours and/or skills.

This application is not for veterinary students or veterinary assistant students - only veterinary technology/nursing students.

Your externship must need to begin within 6 months of application. You must be vaccinated for rabies unless your school's rabies mitigation policy allows unvaccinated students to handle unvaccinated animals.