About the role
Specialty Technician Assistant (TA)
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) – East Greenwich, RI
Join Our Specialty Team!
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) is seeking a dependable, motivated, and team-oriented Specialty Technician Assistant (TA) to support our busy Specialty departments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in veterinary medicine who enjoys staying organized, working in a fast-paced environment, and being an important part of a collaborative veterinary team.
Our Specialty Technician Assistants play an essential role in supporting our Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Neurology teams. Working alongside experienced doctors and veterinary technicians, you will help maintain efficient daily workflows, prepare for patient treatments and procedures, and ensure our departments have the supplies and resources needed to provide outstanding patient care.
What You'll Do:
- Support the daily operations of our Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Neurology departments.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and stocking of specialty treatment areas, exam rooms, and procedure spaces.
- Prepare supplies and equipment for patient treatments, procedures, and sample collection.
- Assist doctors and veterinary technicians with patient care and nursing needs.
- Perform routine in-house and send-out laboratory work.
- Clean and maintain work areas, kennels, cages, equipment, and common spaces.
- Assist with laundry, inventory, stocking, and general departmental organization.
- Communicate effectively with veterinary staff and clients.
- Anticipate departmental needs, prioritize responsibilities, and proactively identify ways to support the team.
What We're Looking For:
- A dependable, organized individual with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a busy, fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work independently.
- An interest in veterinary medicine and a willingness to learn.
- Previous veterinary or animal care experience is a plus.
Opportunities to Learn & Grow!
At OSVS, we believe in developing our team members and helping them expand their skills. Specialty TAs who demonstrate proficiency and competency through training may have opportunities to assist with special procedures and chemotherapy patient restraint. Additional training in technical skills and venipuncture is also available for the right candidate.
If you enjoy being hands-on, staying busy, and supporting a talented group of veterinary professionals, we'd love to hear from you!
Benefits and Perks:
- Employer paid Medical insurance premiums, AND paid deductible for employees! - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options - 401K with company match - Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000 - Personal Pet Discounts - PTO and Holiday pay - Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Veterinary Social Worker on-site
Join the OSVS team and become an important part of the care we provide to our patients and clients every day!
United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
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