Registered Veterinary Technician

Description

Job Description:

Veterinary Technicians are the backbone of our veterinary hospital. We respect, train, and provide an independent and gratifying work environment for our veterinary technicians and assistants. Here, our team members are ALL an integral part of providing high-quality medicine and customer service. Our Core Values keep us focused on what is important – quality care for pets and their people. With exponential growth, we are looking for an amazing Registered Veterinary Technician that has experience working with anesthesia and dentistry to grow with us.

Technical skills should include but are not limited to: 

· Has previous experience working with an anesthesiologist is a plus

· Dental Prophylaxis, Probing and Charting (and dental digital radiographs a plus)

· Anesthesia experience: induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery

· Confident in setting up, running, and monitoring anesthesia

· Venipuncture and phlebotomy

· Administration of Medications PO, SQ, IM, IV

· Proficient in medical math

· Provide high-quality nursing care to pre-op and post-op patients

· Well-developed animal handling and restraint skills

· Work directly with owners from check-in to check out

· Confident in relaying discharge instructions to clients

· Superb communication skills with both clients and other staff

· Must thrive in a team environment

· Prepares the treatment area for procedures, including preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies

· Proper Use of Laboratory Tools for internal and external testing, such as PCV, BG, Snap Tests, PT/PTT, In-hospital CBC and Chemistries, and microscopic evaluations including blood smears

Responsibilities:

· Utilizing standard office/business equipment.

· Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and procedures.

· Flexible schedule including some holiday shifts.

· Experience with veterinary software is preferred.

· Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.

· Possession of organizational skills.

· Critical thinking – Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

· Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, good judgment and ability to manage stressful situations.

· Assist the veterinarians with patient appointments, surgeries, and any other tasks that are needed

We are currently in search of compassionate, critical thinking, career-driven veterinary dental anesthesia technicians. Candidates should possess the skills necessary to provide quality care to pets, have knowledge in veterinary medicine including working alongside an anesthesiologist, and provide outstanding client service.

Benefits:

· Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

· Retirement Plan

· Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only

· Discounted Veterinary Dentistry

· Continuing Education Allowance

· Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Education:

· High school or equivalent (Required)

· Certification through an accredited veterinary technician program or an associate in applied science in Veterinary Technology (Required)

· Fear Free Certified Professional (Preferred)

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule:

· 10-hour shift

· Monday to Thursday

· No weekends

· Day shift

Work Location: In Person

Requirements

Qualifications:

· Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)

· Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Required) 

· Veterinary Anesthesia Experience: 2 years (Preferred)

· Veterinary Dental Experience: 2 years (Preferred)