Veterinary Technician - Credentialed
Hanover Park Animal Care Center
Job Description
Hanover Park Animal Care Center is seeking a Veterinary Technician.
Are you a Veterinary Technician? Are you looking for a position that will allow you to utilize your skills and give you the freedom to continue to learn and grow? We would love to meet you.
The ideal candidate is a compassionate, self-motivated, dependable technician with a positive attitude who can work both independently and as a team player
Duties include (but not limited to):
* Client Interaction and Education – obtain patient histories, explain discharge and medication instructions, make progress calls, etc. * on-site training available*
* Animal restraint / Assisting doctors in exam rooms * on-site training available*
* Care and treatment of hospitalized patients * on-site training available*
* Venipuncture and IV catheter placement * on-site training available*
* Basic in-house laboratory / presurgical screening * on-site training available*
* Anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery * on-site training available*
* Surgical preparation and assistance; Sterilization of instruments * on-site training available*
* Performing dental prophylaxis under anesthesia * on-site training available*
* Taking digital radiographs * on-site training available*
* Maintaining a clean and organized work environment * on-site training available*
* Assisting with answering phone calls and scheduling appts, if needed * on-site training available*
Requirements/Qualifications
Ability to work on weekends
Previous veterinary medicine experience
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 50 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 50 pounds with assistance
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
Schedule:
Full Time
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Experience:
Work Location: One location