Veterinary Technician - Norristown, PA, United States - Metropolitan Veterinary Associates

Description

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a different kind of hospital in that we have personal and professional rewards you will not find anywhere else.

At MVA you will help to make life better for pets and families at the largest, privately- owned specialty, emergency, critical care hospital in our region.

Advance your career with top-of-the-line medicine and diagnostics in our state of the art 25,000 square foot hospital that is home to 13 specialty departments.

MVA has excellent employee benefits, just to name a few: health insurance, generous paid time off, employee recognition program, education assistance, continuing education allowance, team member focused training to reach personal and professional goals, team events, and a great work atmosphere.

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We are looking to add to our growing hospital and are in search ofVeterinary Assistants with approximately a year of experience with dog and cat handling/restraint in a clinical atmosphere to join our AnesthesiaDepartment.

The Full Time schedules we are hiring for are:
Wednesday 6am - 4pm, Thursday - Saturday 2pm - 12;
Sunday - Wednesday 2pm - 12am

Basic knowledge of small animal medicine (proper restraint/handling, diagnostics, laboratory testing)
Sound knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and disease processes
Perform digital radiographs
Proficient computer skills
Stocking of supplies in various locations throughout the hospital
Ensure cleanliness and integrity of the hospital
Midshift and weekend schedules eligible for shift differentials
~ Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
~ Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available
~ Flexible hours - encouraging a solid work life balance
~ Retirement plan including matching funds
~ Team member recognition, and reward platform through WorkTango
~ Pet adoption reimbursement
~ Emotional support and well-being benefits for team members
~ A strong focus on team member well being
~ 50 per hour

"Veterinary assistant"
"Animal care" or "animal health"
"Assisting veterinarians" or "veterinary team support"
"Animal handling" or "restraint techniques"
"Patient care" or "animal comfort"
"Administrative tasks" or "office support"
"Cleaning and sanitizing" or "facility maintenance"
"Medical equipment maintenance" or "instrument sterilization"
"Radiography assistance" or "X-ray support"
"Animal husbandry" or "animal welfare"
"Basic animal health assessments" or "vital sign monitoring"
"Emergency response" or "first aid"
"Interest in veterinary medicine" or "passion for animals"