Animal Care Assistant

Techs here do anesthesia, dental cleanings, radiographs and lab work. Our owner bought the practice in 1978 from the vet who trained her. We started in 1978 and have grown to about 12 people.

The role

Our Zagreb team is growing and we are hiring an Animal Care Assistant. This position includes uniform allowance, CE days and discounted care for your own pets. Our Specialty hospital is open 24/7 and sees critical cases, trauma and toxicities every shift. On site, Zagreb.

Duties

• Take digital radiographs and dental X-rays.
• Calculate drug doses and CRIs.
• Restrain dogs and cats safely for exams and procedures.
• Collect histories, weights and vitals and prepare patients for the veterinarian.
• Explain discharge instructions and home care to clients.
• Perform dental cleanings and charting.

You'll need

• 1-2 years of experience in small animal practice; experienced uncredentialed techs considered.
• Rabies pre-exposure vaccination, or willingness to get it.
• Working knowledge of anesthesia monitoring equipment.
• Calm with fractious animals and upset owners.
• Comfortable with catheter placement and venipuncture on dogs and cats.

Preferred qualifications

• Ultrasound-guided cystocentesis experience.
• Fear Free certification.
• Spanish speaking.

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, including every other Saturday

Benefits

Pay: €1,250 to €1,500/month

• Annual bonus.
• Life insurance.
• Private medical care.
• Overtime paid.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Poliklinika Istok.