Veterinary Technician/ Assistant

Veterinary Technician  

Have you been dreaming of working at a veterinary clinic where employee well-being is sacred, and the culture is healthy and warm? How about a clinic with platinum-standard patient care, that champions a compassion-forward approach, where every patient and client is treated as an individual? If the answer is yes, then read on, because…

Epic Tails Veterinary Clinic is hiring two full-time Veterinary Technicians or Assistants!

Salary:  $19.00-$23.00 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Salary is negotiable for the right candidate!

Sign-on bonus: $500 sign on bonus, with $250 paid after completion of 90-day probationary period and $250 paid at the 6-month mark.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position, typically working four 10-hour shifts. 

A typical schedule could be:

• Tuesday:  7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• Wednesday:  9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
• Thursday:  7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• Friday:  7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• Every other Saturday:  8:00 AM - 1:00 PM - (When scheduled for a Saturday shift, a half-day off during the week will be provided.)

We are …

a welcoming, low-stress bunch that likes to laugh hard, work hard, and eat our weight in DoorDash takeout.

Our team brings different backgrounds, personalities, and vibes to the table, and every voice is respected, respectful, and part of building something brand-new, together. All staff are cross-trained, and everyone rotates through the front and the back of house. We champion our employees taking ownership of their strengths and proudly support them when they want to grow educationally and technically.

We firmly stand for a gossip-free culture. We make a dedicated effort to leave on time, every single day. We celebrate all forms of diversity and strive to be an inclusive service provider in this community. 

You are …

• Skilled with the technical stuff:
  • Low-stress and fear-free restraint and handling of cats and dogs-bonus if you also have experience working with birds and small mammals, too!
  • Lab work, radiograph positioning and safety, injections (SQ, IV, IM), IV catheter placement, medication dispensing, and medical record maintenance, restraint for exams, and supporting veterinarians during procedures and appointments
  • Hospital maintenance, stocking, and cleanliness
  • Anesthesia monitoring and administration experience is a strong plus, but we can train a motivated learner!

• Skilled with the soft stuff: client communication and education, conflict resolution, answering phones, and taking payments
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.  

• Able to work under pressure, in new environments
• Interested in growing your skillset and learning new things

• Someone who believes in welcoming clients into the medical process by educating, supporting, comforting, and treating them as individuals

We offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees  

• Continuing education opportunities as desired by all staff regardless of licensing
• Financial support through licensing education and processes, for qualifying employees  
• An annual uniform budget (FIGS) and hospital-branded outerwear

Learn more about us at www.epictailsvet.com. We look forward to meeting you!

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.