Veterinary Technician at Countryside Animal Hospital

About the Role

Practice Countryside Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join the team as they welcome a new DVM in November. The ideal candidate will be confident and comfortable with blood draws, radiographs, client service representative duties, and kennel responsibilities. Cross-training will be provided if needed. A good personality and willingness to learn is a must.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while making teammates, clients, and patients feel comfortable; responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Coordinating actions with veterinarians and team members; providing and incorporating feedback; sharing ideas and being open to others' ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following veterinarians' instructions and picking up needs based on experience and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
• 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; assist in keeping public areas clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members regarding client discussions, patient plans, concerns, etc.
• Assist with kennel duties such as walking patients, cleaning cages, medicating, feeding, and watering.
• Assist with client service representative duties such as answering phones, scheduling, invoicing, payment processing, and client education.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Schedule

Anticipated schedule is Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with 10-hour days. No weekends and no on-call emergency shifts.

Pay

Pay is based upon experience: $15.00 per hour for minimal experience and $19.00 per hour for candidates requiring minimal training.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal Pet discount program – $50 coupon every pay period (does not accrue) and no markup on inventory or services

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part-time employment status according to company policy.