Intermountain Pet Hospital of Nampa is located in Nampa, Idaho. Intermountain Pet Hospitals have four locations around Boise and have been serving the community for over 50 years. We moved into our Nampa location in 2003 and are a fully-equipped hospital with four doctors on staff. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs, cats, exotics, and pockets pets and offer services such as routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Our purpose is to bring happiness and good health into the lives of pets and people. We provide compassionate, low-stress, high-quality veterinary care to our patients while treating our clients like family. We work together as a team exercising integrity, innovation, communication, and excellence. We are seeking a dedicated and Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician to join our growing hospital. At our hospital, we are proud to have an exceptional team of doctors and support staff dedicated to providing quality care for our clients and their beloved pets. Our skilled and compassionate veterinarians offer both wellness and urgent care services, ensuring that pets receive the best possible treatment at every stage of their lives. Our goal is to provide outstanding veterinary care with unwavering compassion. We treat each patient as part of our family, offering personalized care that is tailored to their specific needs. Whether it's a routine check-up, urgent care, or preventative treatments, we are committed to keeping pets healthy, happy, and comfortable. Position Skills: Assist DVMs and fellow team members with appointments and surgical procedures Collect and prepare labratory samples including: hematology, blood chemistry, urinalysis, and cytology prep. We operate with Idexx Lab machines. Diagnostic imaging with use of digital machines Surgical assisting; preparing and maintaining the surgical environment in order to ensure an a sterile environment. Anesthesia monitoring and endotracheal intubation. Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, providing high quality physical and psychological needs of the patient during any hospitalization stay or visit. Proficient in dental prophylaxis. Pharmacy and pharmacology knowledge including: preparing and dispensing medications, calculating dosages, recognizing adverse reactions, knowledge of regulations regarding the safe handling of biohazardous materials Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations Positive attitude, self motivated, compassionate and ambitious Outstanding client service and exceptional patient care Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with the team and clients Position Requirements: Veterinary Experience (Minimum of 2 years required) High School diploma or GED certificate Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) is a plus but not required - Pay based on licensure and experience. Flexible schedule including some Saturday shifts, evenings until 9:30p, and holiday shifts. Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Pay range of $12.35-$20.90/hour based on experience Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Short Term Disability Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7 Discounted Veterinary Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program) A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people! Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).