Licensed Veterinary Technician at Animal Tracks Veterinary Hospital

About the role

The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. They are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful.

Responsibilities

• Aid veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Take histories, vital signs, and weights, provide client education, and assist in outpatient exams.
• Prepare patients for surgery, monitor vital signs, and obtain blood, stool, and other samples.
• Perform in-hospital laboratory testing, develop and maintain radiographs, and administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas, restock exam rooms with supplies, and assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams, communicate with veterinarians and practice team members, and demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients and communicate with clients and teammates regarding patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• License to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in the state of desired employment.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, and basic math skills to calculate medication dosages.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching).
• Bonus incentive.
• Career and professional development.
• State licensing fee reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Program.

Pay

USD $20.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr.