Animal Technician jobs in Mississippi

Our practice is excited to add another Registered Veterinary Technician to our team! We are one of the only clinics in Mississippi that accepts exotic patients. We are flexible with work/life balance. We encourage our employees to introduce new protocols and make helpful suggestions.

We are looking for an individual who is good at communicating, organization, multi-tasking, and who has experience in client education in vet med. The ideal candidate would have at least 1-2 years' previous experience in veterinary medicine, is licensed or certified and can draw blood, can place IV catheters and knows appropriate positioning for radiographs.

Hours of operation: M,Tu,Th,F - 7:30a-6p, Wednesday: 730a-12p, Saturday: 8a-12p

Pay range for a Credentialed technician: $18-$22 p/hr

We are proud to offer our teammates comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with match
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Essential Functions:

• Able to perform basic animal handling and restraint
• Able to effectively communicate with clients (good customer service skills are a must!)
• Be able to accurately position for radiographs
• Able to place and IV catheter
• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery
• Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights as well as providing client education
• Collect and prepare diagnostic samples
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Assist in maintaining practice equipment
• Assist veterinarian performing surgery (surgery assistant skills are highly preferred)
• Assist veterinarians in any other assigned tasks
• Maintain cleanliness of surgery suite, treatment area, and exams rooms for all surfaces
• Support DEA compliance as it relates to the role
• Any other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications

• Registered/Licensed/Certified in the State of Mississippi
• Previous veterinary medicine experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 40 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 40 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Computer skills, MS office applications, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (Required)

Work Location: In person