Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician

Position Overview

Technicians perform a variety of animal-health duties to ensure exceptional patient care. Technicians should be proficient in intermediate nursing duties including but not limited to patient assessment and monitoring, phlebotomy, IVC placement, medication/fluid administration, medical calculations, anesthesia monitoring, etc. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of internal medicine and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills including, diagnostic sample collection, intravenous catheter placement, etc.
• Assist the doctors with consultation and recheck appointments
• Work under the guidance of the physician to relay information to clients
• Schedule new patient consultations, recheck examinations, procedures, and technician outpatient appointments
• Cookordinate and facilitate daily scheduled appointments, procedures, emergency transfer cases, as well as inpatient consultations for canine and feline patients
• Keep current in veterinary medicine trends through CE attendance

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in small animal clinical setting as a technician
• State certification to practice as a veterinary technician preferred
• Superior technical knowledge and skills
• Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, conversions, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
• Proficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasks
• Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude
• Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day
• Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
• Must be able to anticipate patient needs and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine

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
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Veterinary Social Worker on-site
• Ambled paid CE opportunities on-site, as well as CE stipend for Certified Technicians
• Competitive pay: $20 to $28/hour, commensurate with experience