We are GROWING! Animal Medical Center of Troy is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in veterinary medicine. While previous veterinary experience is not required, candidates with animal handling, kennel, boarding, daycare, or other animal care experience are encouraged to apply.
We're looking for someone who is dependable, eager to learn, enjoys working with animals, and thrives in a fast-paced team environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with safe patient restraint for examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Supporting outpatient treatments and patient care under the direction of veterinarians and technicians
- Cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining treatment, exam, and kennel areas
- Restocking supplies and helping maintain hospital organization
- Monitoring patient comfort and reporting concerns to the veterinary team
- Supporting efficient daily hospital operations and patient flow
- Providing compassionate care to patients and excellent service to clients
Schedule and compensation:
- Compensation: $16 - $18 per hour, for each hour worked
- This is a flexible position with availability needed Monday-Friday, and one Saturday per month. We are also open to part-time scheduling.
Full-time Benefits Package*:
- Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Scrub allowance
*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Minimum qualifications and skill set:
- 1+ years of experience working with animals in a kennel, dog daycare, boarding facility, shelter, grooming salon, or veterinary setting
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Comfortable handling dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
- Strong willingness to learn veterinary skills and procedures
- Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
- Attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
- Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and safely assist with patient restraint throughout the workday
Why choose us?
The Animal Medical Center of Troy is a three-doctor small animal clinic that provides a range of services, including general wellness, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, behavioral consultations, and more! Our clients are dedicated to their pets, providing a diverse and varied case load, and our support staff is skilled, friendly, and includes multiple LVTs. The AMCTroy team is committed to client education and ensuring our clients understand the “why” behind procedures. Our doctors are flexible with their scheduling needs and are well-equipped with digital radiology, CO2 laser, ultrasound, and more. Take the first step by applying today!
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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
Pay Range$16—$18 USDWestern Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.