CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Veterinary Technician

JOB SUMMARY 

A Veterinary Technician is responsible for performing routine checkups and other medical procedures on animals to ensure their health and well-being. Their duties include communicating with pet owners to determine whether their pet experienced changes in activity or diet, client education, checking an animal’s weight, heartbeat and other vitals to record in patient files and assisting other veterinary personnel in taking blood samples or administering medications.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Providing general nursing care
• Examining animals and checking vitals routinely or for monitoring
• Taking x-rays of animals
• Administering first aid for emergencies
• Administering medication and treatments
• Drawing blood or other samples for testing
• Running tests with in-house equipment
• Monitoring animals under anesthesia
• And more

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the Veterinary field
• Veterinary Technician Certification (not required)

Veterinary Assistant

JOB SUMMARY 

A Veterinary Assistant is there to aid the Veterinary Technician/Veterinarian with patient care and treatment as well as keeping up with hospital cleanliness.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Handling/Holding of patients for treatment and medication administration
• Patient monitoring
• Helping with x-rays
• Helping with boarders AM and PM
• Keeping treatment and boarding areas clean
• And more

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in the veterinary field (not required)

Receptionist

JOB SUMMARY 

Our receptionists provide customer service such as greeting customers, answering questions, processing incoming patients, and handling payments. Reception answers phone calls, which may involve answering questions and screening and scheduling appointments. They are also in charge of the cleanliness of the lobby and exam rooms.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Greet and check-in patients
• Answer phones
• Schedule appointments
• Answer or relay questions to the technicians and doctors
• Clean lobby and exam rooms
• Batching out and taking deposits
• Answering and directing emails
• And more

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reception experience

FOR ALL POSITIONS

PHYSICAL EFFORT 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to lift and carry materials weighing fifty pounds or more; handle dogs weighing up to 150 lbs. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to hazards associated with aggressive patients; hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances; exposure to unpleasant odors and noises; exposure to bites, scratches, and animal wastes; possible exposure to contagious diseases. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Your hard-earned technical skills will be rewarded with a competitive starting pay dependent upon experience and skill level. Full-time employees of Royal Oaks also enjoy an excellent benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY
Email an up-to-date copy of your resume to [email protected] for immediate consideration. Openings in our team don’t happen very often. Don’t miss your chance to become part of the best veterinary team in the area; apply today!