Veterinary Technician / Assistant

As a Veterinary Technican / Assistant (Junior Veterinarian) at Petsfirst, you will play a vital role in supporting our veterinary team in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Your combination of technical skills, hands-on experience, and genuine compassion for pets will contribute to the overall success of our clinic.Responsibilities· Managing patients and assisting the Veterinarian during consultation· Handling patients from reception area to consultation room and back to the reception area· Preparing patients for surgical procedures , assist Veterinarian during surgery, anesthesia monitoring, provide supportive care to animals before and after surgery and sterilization of surgical equipment after surgery· Collection of blood, urine and fecal samples of patients· Undertaking diagnostic and blood tests under Veterinarian guidance· Administration of medication under Veterinarian guidance – oral as well as intra-venous (IV)· Administration of prescribed quantity and type of food under Veterinarian guidance· Cleaning boarding / treatment / isolation cagesQualifications·      Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (MOCCAE veterinary assistant license holders shall be preferred)·      Minimum 1 year of experience as a veterinary assistant (GCC experience will be preferred)·      Excellent pet handling skills and comfort working with pet animals of various sizes and temperament·      Proficiency in administering medications and basic medical procedures·      Effective communication skills, both with clients and within the veterinary team·      Attention to detail and strong organizational skills·      Physical ability to lift and restrain pet animals as needed·      Familiarity with veterinary software and basic office applications