VeterinaryTechnicianAssistant-ER

Job Description **VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center** is hiring a full time Technician Assistant to join our team! We are seeking an individual who is positive, energetic, eager to learn, and works well on a team. **About Us** VCA Shoreline is a state-of-the-art medical facility providing a range of specialty, critical care and emergency services exclusively for dogs and cats. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners. Located in Shelton, our veterinary specialists, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care. Check out our website here: **Potential Schedule:** Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday 8am-6pm **Technician Assistant duties include:** * Restraining animals for doctor and technician * Administering medications under the supervision of the technician * Assisting with obtaining lab samples * Running labs on our in-house machines (including learning how to troubleshoot machines) * Cleaning kennels and replacing bedding for hospitalized patients * Offering food and water to hospitalized patients under the supervision of the technician * Walking hospitalized patients under the supervision of the technician * Assisting with sedated or anesthetized procedures as needed (set up and break down, cleaning, moving patients in and out of O/R, etc.) * General cleaning duties inside and outside the hospital, including laundry, sweeping/mopping, restocking medical supplies, maintaining medical equipment * Other duties as assigned The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to effectively communicate with others in a fast-paced environment. **The Benefits Continue To Grow:** * Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community * Growth & leadership opportunities * M