Career Opportunities in Greenwood
Vista Hills is hiring! To better serve our patients and clients, we’re looking to grow our team. Compassion, dedication, and a strong work ethic are highly valued, and prior experience is preferred. To apply for an available position, please email your resume to info@vistahillsah.com.
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Duties
We are currently looking for a full-time veterinary technician or assistant to join our team. Duties include:
- Preparing and administering medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian
- Performing routine dental cleanings on animals under the direction of the veterinarian
- Assisting the veterinarian during examinations
- Providing restraint as needed to work safely and effectively with patients
- Administering anesthesia to animals under veterinarian direction and monitoring anesthetic to adjust dosage if needed
- Obtaining radiographs of patients with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques
- Caring for and monitoring the condition of patients recovering from surgery
- Performing urinalysis and being able to read ear and skin cytologies
- Administering emergency first aid
- Collecting, preparing, and labeling samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination
- Cleaning and sterilizing instruments, equipment, and other materials
- Providing the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments
- Filling prescriptions, measuring medications, and labeling containers
- Preparing patients for surgery (shaving, placing IV catheter)
- Performing venipuncture blood draws (including jugular)
- Maintaining clean exam rooms and clinic areas
- Educating clients on our recommended services and products
- Performing routine rechecks, boosters, and more
Required Experience
- 1 year as veterinary assistant
- 2 years as veterinary technician
"Great place!!!!! Would recommend to anyone!!! They care about your fur animals and are truly there to help."
-Jaime Z.