Veterinary Technician / Assistant
CareVet of Oconto Falls, Oconto Falls, WI
About the role
We are looking for a part-time veterinary assistant to join our team! We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey.
Responsibilities
- Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files
- Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients
- Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner
- Performs departmental housekeeping duties
- Admits and discharges patients
- Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy
- Monitors hospital patients and logs vital signs
- Administers medications to patients as needed
- Performs blood draws
- Restrains and assists the doctor during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
- Cross-training and ability to help in all departments (front desk) as needed is expected
- Other duties as assigned
Denotes an Essential Function
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Registered Veterinary Technicians in Wisconsin are preferred, not necessarily