Careers
At Kings Highway Animal Clinic, we are committed to providing our clients and patients with high quality medicine and compassionate service, while providing a cohesive work-life balance and a fun, collaborative environment for our veterinarians and support staff.
We are always looking for outstanding individuals to join our team! See below for our available positions, or send your resume to: [email protected]
We are always looking for outstanding individuals to join our team! See below for our available positions, or send your resume to: [email protected]
Available Positions
Veterinary Technician / Assistant
(part-time or full-time)
Position Summary
The Veterinary Technician / Assistant is the veterinarian’s primary medical support in the hospital, allowing them to achieve greater efficiency by relieving them of technical and administrative work.
The Technician Assistant performs a wide variety of patient- and client-care duties, conducts patient assessments, anesthetizes patients, and performs treatments under the direction of the veterinarian. They maintain a high standard of patient care, communicating clearly with the veterinarians, other hospital personnel, and clients to ensure that patients receive the care they need.
Experience
Essential Duties
Benefits
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and availability to [email protected]
The Veterinary Technician / Assistant is the veterinarian’s primary medical support in the hospital, allowing them to achieve greater efficiency by relieving them of technical and administrative work.
The Technician Assistant performs a wide variety of patient- and client-care duties, conducts patient assessments, anesthetizes patients, and performs treatments under the direction of the veterinarian. They maintain a high standard of patient care, communicating clearly with the veterinarians, other hospital personnel, and clients to ensure that patients receive the care they need.
Experience
- At least one year of recent experience in a veterinary practice or medical environment preferred
Essential Duties
- Ability to perform routine veterinary medical procedures (e.g. collect samples, draw blood, place IV catheters and administer vaccines)
- Ability to restrain patients, ensuring the safety of yourself, the veterinarian, other staff members and clients
- Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to outstanding client service.
- Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and frequently bend, kneel or stoop.
- Must be able to remain professional while being exposed to unpleasant odors and noises, blood, vomit, or feces.
- May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.
- Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift, possibly exceeding 10 hours per day.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience level and credentials ($16 - $20+)
- Paid vacation and sick time (full time candidates)
- Health insurance eligible after 60 days (full time candidates)
- Dental/Vision insurance available
- Retirement plan with company matching
- Pet care discounts after 90 days
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and availability to [email protected]
