Manchester Veterinary Services - Veterinary Assistant

Who is VetEvolve?

VetEvolve is a people-first organization that provides industry know-how and reliable support to veterinary teams, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care. We focus on creating a genuine, supportive, people-focused environment that prioritizes each individual to ensure they are achieving their career goals and are fulfilled personally, professionally, and financially. Our culture is driven by the core values Serve, Evolve, and Trust, and every day our mission is to make things better for veterinary professionals. Hear why our veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our videos page!

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  Patient Care
  
  


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  Surgery: Intake, Pre-Op, Induction, Monitoring, Post-op, Discharge
  
  


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  ICU
  
  


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  Initiating, monitoring, and documenting: Patient treatments; Fluid Therapy; PO, IV, IM, and SQ injections; Calculate drug and fluid doses. Diagnostics: Collecting patient samples; Preparing samples for reference laboratory; Operating Idexx VetLab station and other in house laboratory equipmen; Assist with ultrasounds; Obtain quality radiograph images
  
  


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  Appointments:
  
  


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  Technician Appointments: Nail trims, Anal Gland Expressions, Medical Skin treatments, Vaccines, and other medical treatments
  
  


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  Veterinarian Appointment Set-ups and Assistance.
  
  


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  Obtain and document: SOAP Hx, Vitals, Laboratory samples, Treatment Care Plan. Write and Review Patient Discharges Schedule Follow up care. Assist veterinarian with exams and treatments. Perform diagnostics and treatments ordered by veterinarian
  
  


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  Pharmacy: Review and fill prescriptions in house. Review and understand instructions. Confirm filled prescriptions for accuracy.
  
  


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  Client Education and staff training.
  
  


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  Other duties as assigned
  
  

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  Scrub Allowance: Eligible on 1st day
  
  


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  Paid Time Off: 40 hours first year (accrued)
  
  


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  Paid Holidays: 6 Paid Holidays (Eligible on 1st day)
  
  


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  Health Insurance: (medical, dental, vision): Single and Family, 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
  
  


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  Supplemental Insurance:(e.g. life insurance, critical illness, etc.): 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
  
  


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  401k: 1st of the month following hire date (21 or older), match after 1 year, if minimum hours worked are met/maintained
  
  


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  Other Benefits: Continuing Education, Training Opportunities, RVT/LVT Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Wellness Resources, Employee Pet Discount
  
  


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  Position Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week)
  
  

Requirements

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  High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  
  


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  Current Maryland Registration Certificate or Licensure (RVT/LVT)
  
  


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  Certificate of completion of a Veterinary Technicina Program, preferred, but not required
  
  


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  Veterinary hospital experience preferred, but not required with current licenses/registration
  
  


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  Ability to lift and or carry up to 50 lbs frequently
  
  


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  Ability to walk, stand, and bend for sustained periods
  
  


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  Ability to use hand and arms to handle and position animals, materials, equipment
  
  


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  Flexible work schedule
  
  


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  Available to work Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8pm
  
  


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  Ability to kneel for periods of time for animal restraint
  
  


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  Physically be able to handle ALL dogs and cats
  
  


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  Growth Mindset
  
  


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  Strong communication & client service skills
  
  


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  Posess attention to detail
  
  


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  Ability to prioritize effectively
  
  


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  Exotic animal experience is beneficial, but not required
  
  


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  Ability to take initiative
  
  


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  Technical skills such as intravenous catheter placement, venipuncture, surgical anesthesia monitoring, the ability to operate & troubleshoot medical equipment (digital imaging, lab equipment, IVF pumps, etc) are required after training.
  
  

Ready to Learn More?

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.