Veterinary Technician Assistant - Discharge
@ Metropolitan Veterinary AssociatesVeterinary Technician Assistant - Discharge
About the job
Metro Veterinary Associates in Norristown, PA, seeks a Veterinary Technician Assistant - Discharge to support discharge, patient care, and client communication in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Experience with dog and cat handling
- Strong communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Calm and multitask in busy settings
- Reliable and detail-oriented
Qualifications
- Interest in professional growth
- Fear Free handling techniques
- Team player
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Full job description
Veterinary Technician Assistant - Discharge - Metro Veterinary Associates (MVA)
Norristown, PA | Full Time
Schedule & Pay
- Wednesday-Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Starting at $19/hr
Why MVA
Medical/Dental/Vision 401k with match PTO + CE allowance Tuition reimbursement Paid Lunch Breaks Pet care discounts Pet food discounts Paid volunteer time Uniform allowance
What You'll Do
- Assist discharge nurses in appointments and discharge preparations
- Communicate with clients and team members (both verbal and written)
- Prepare patients for discharge, including removal of IV catheters, fitting e-collars, and assisting with loading pets into vehicles
- Support general patient care responsibilities including laundry, husbandry, walking dogs, and cage cleaning
- Assist with diagnostics as needed
- Stock and organize supplies throughout the hospital
- Maintain a clean and organized environment that meets the highest standards of care
- Collaborate with our nursing and support teams across departments
- Provide compassionate communication and support to clients navigating post-hospital care
- Stay organized and calm in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and empathy
What You Bring
- Experience and comfort with dog and cat restraint and handling
- Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills
- Is calm, focused, and able to multitask in a busy environment
- Is reliable, detail-oriented, and a team player
- Embraces Fear Free handling techniques for stress-free patient care
- Wants to grow professionally and contribute to high-quality patient care
Ready to take the next step? We'd love to meet you.
Metropolitan Veterinary Associates /COVE Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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