VETERINARY TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

The posting

Mariposa Veterinary Wellness Center is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician Assistant for our busy, AAHA-accredited clinic. As a small animal practice, we depend on compassionate, talented technicians and assistants who truly believe in our philosophy of care. Our five-doctor team is looking for an experienced team-player who is dependable, detail-oriented, excels in providing excellent customer service and enjoys client education. We are dedicated to compassionate, fear-free care and teamwork. This position includes in office work at our Lenexa location Monday through Friday with some Saturday availability. If you work well with others, thrive in hands-on learning environments and share our passion for animals, our amazing team of veterinary professionals would love to meet you!
Candidate must be available some weekend and have some veterinary, human society or customer service-related experience. Applicants should be content handling and assisting veterinarians with various species, including: canines, felines, exotics, small mammals and avian pets.
Veterinary assistants assist technicians and doctors with necessary treatments of patients, including restraint, radiographs and anesthesia. They help with nail trims and surgical preparation, provide proper restraint and handling, dispense pharmaceuticals, clean kennels and medicate patients. They may also enter medical history into the computer system and follow up with clients by phone.