Veterinary Technician Assistant- Emergency

Veterinary Technician Assistant- EmergencyWestford Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Overnight Emergency Technician Assistant to our team. This role will be responsible for working on the ER/ICU floor.Founded in 2012, the Westford Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center is an animal care facility like no other. Our campus spans 3 buildings totaling 17,000 square feet. We offer 24/7 emergency & critical care, urgent care, anesthesiology & pain management, internal medicine, orthopedic & soft tissue surgery, neurology & neurosurgery, and physical therapy. New equipment is selected by the very team destined to use the technology. We are proud to offer a complete in-house laboratory, 3 DR radiology rooms, 3 ultrasound suites, 6 roomy surgical suites, CT scanner, digital endoscope system, minimally invasive surgery tower, and a 1.5T MRI.Overnight Emergency Technician AssistantWestford, Massachusetts$20.00-$22.00/hour depending on experience, licensure and availability.WHAT YOU'LL DODemonstrate appropriate and efficient methods of restraintAssist in daily hospital maintenance, including but not limited to laundry, stocking, cleaning, walking patients, cleaning litter boxes, and daily treatment tasksEfficiently and safely multitask with exams, in house lab work, radiology, and other-directed tasksClean cages and runs to acceptable hospital standardsProvide compassionate care for all clients and patients in varying emotional statesFill medications for outpatients and hospitalized patients, as instructedMaintain positive and professional working relationships with all team membersBe able to take constructive criticism from leadershipFollow directions and orders from veterinarians or veterinary techniciansIdentify when assistance is needed in different areas of the hospitalAbility to stay focused in turbulent environmentsAssist in emergency situations, such as controlling bleeding, administering medications or fluids, and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)Assist in the aftercare process in a respectful mannerREQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or equivalentMinimum of 6 months previous experience in a veterinary or animal handling role requiredMust be a team player with a positive attitudeAble to multitaskAble to lift 50 poundsBENEFITSCompetitive compensation and insurance (medical, dental, vision)401(k) with up to 4% company match after 6 monthsGenerous paid time offCompany paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leaveCompany-paid life, AD&D, and short-term disability insuranceContinuing education allowance and license fee reimbursementEmployee referral program and uniform allowancePlus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and productsPet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testingPet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foodsPet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendorRarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.