Veterinary Assistant in a busy specialty hospital

Veterinary Neurology and Imaging of the Chesapeake is seeking full-time Technician Assistants for our fast-paced specialty practice located within the Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) in Hunt Valley, Maryland. ## ***MAJOR DUTIES*** - **ICU: Care of hospitalized patients including cage cleaning, walking, feeding, observation of patients.** - **Surgery**: Help clean, set up and break down the operating room. Surgery instruments clean, sterilize, organize and wrap instruments - **Patients: Ability to restrain for procedures performed by technicians or doctors, knowledge of neuro conditions treated, administration of oral medications, assessment of change in animal status** - **Public Relations**: Professional, cheerful and helpful attitude when interacting with pet owners and team members. - **Laboratory**: Performance of laboratory tests, CSF preparation, completion of forms for labs sent out. - **Assisting**: Animal restraint, prescription filling and computer transaction entry. - **Appointments: Running appointments with our Vet Neurologist.** We are looking for a team player interested in the world of Neurology. This position has the potential to grow into a technician position in the future. Hours are Monday - Friday, rotating weekends and holidays. This role would support our advanced diagnostic imaging service (MRI and CT), hyperbaric oxygen chamber, as well as our surgical caseload for three full-time neurologists. Benefits for full-time employees include bonuses, competitive salary, 401K, health insurance, pet insurance, life/accident/disability insurance, professional dues, CE, uniform allowance, and paid time off. For more information about our practice, visit www.VNIOC.com.