1.)Veterinary Technician position/ Job description
County Seat Veterinary Hospital
Classification: This is a nonexempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Reporting Structure: The Veterinary Technician is under the direct guidance and supervision of the Veterinary Technician Team Leader and veterinarians who will indicate general assignments, limitations and priorities. Recurring assignments are performed independently. Deviations or unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor. Completed work is reviewed for technical accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
Technician Objectives: The Veterinary Technician assists the doctors to the fullest possible extent, to help improve the quality of care given to the patients, and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work at County Seat Veterinary Hospital.
The Veterinary Technician assists in multiple procedures providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, immunizations, euthanasia as well as client education, marketing and inventory maintenance. This position requires a working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases; their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations. This is an overview of the position and the job responsibilities listed do not encompass the entire position.
Position type and expected hours of work:
- Full or Part-Time
- 8 hour Shifts Monday – Friday
- Weekend shifts required
- Overtime may be required
Education and Experience:
- Licensed Technician
- Completed on the job training at a veterinary practice
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2.)Veterinary Assistant position/ Job description
County Seat Veterinary Hospital
Classification: This is a nonexempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Reporting Structure: The Veterinary Assistant is under the direct guidance and supervision of the Veterinary Technician Team Leader and veterinarians who will indicate general assignments, limitations and priorities. Recurring assignments are performed independently. Deviations or unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor. Completed work is reviewed for technical accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
Assistant Objectives: The Veterinary Assistant assists the doctors/technicians to the fullest possible extent, to help improve the quality of care given to the patients, and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work at County Seat Veterinary Hospital.
The Veterinary Asssistant assists in multiple procedures providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, immunizations, euthanasia as well as client education, marketing and inventory maintenance. This position requires a working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases; their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations. This is an overview of the position and the job responsibilities listed do not encompass the entire position.
Position type and expected hours of work:
- Full or Part-Time
- 8 hour Shifts Monday – Friday
- Weekend shifts required
- Overtime may be required
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completed on the job training at a veterinary practice
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3.)Kennel Assistant Job Description
County Seat Veterinary Hospital
Classification: This is a nonexempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Reporting Structure: The Kennel Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Veterinary Practice Manager and the Kennel Manager who will indicate general assignments, limitations and priorities. Practitioners/animal health technicians provide specific instructions in giving medications, feeding specific diets or following special sanitary procedures. Recurring assignments are performed independently. Deviations or unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor.
Kennel Assistant Objectives: The Kennel Assistant provides care and the basic needs of animals that are being groomed, boarded or that are patients of County Seat Veterinary Hospital including cleaning of cages, runs and ward areas, laundry, walking, and proper feeding, medicating and care of all hospitalized patients.
Position type and expected hours of work:
- Full or Part-Time
- 8 hour Shifts Monday – Friday
- Weekend shifts required
- Overtime may be required
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous veterinary experience preferred