Registered Veterinary Technician A Pet's Place Animal Hospital

About the role

Practice A Pet’s Place Animal Hospital offers a full range of veterinary services in Longmont, Colorado. Dr. Joan Primeau, Dr. Jenelle Vail, and Dr. Paxton Russell are passionate about caring for your four-legged friends. We look forward to developing a long-term relationship with our clients and their pets. We strive to provide excellent veterinary care promoting a healthy lifestyle for all stages of a pet’s life. We aim to educate owners so that they may make informed decisions regarding the well-being of their pets.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Absorb histories, vital signs, and weights, and provide client education during outpatient exams.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
• Aid other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Colorado or ability to transfer licensure to Colorado.
• Strong surgical experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits or accounts.
• Bonus incentive.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Career and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Program.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $24.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.