Our team is looking for a full time Veterinary Technician!

* $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR CREDENTIALED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS! *

4 Day Work Week - Quarterly Bonus - Medical/Dental Benefits - 401(k)

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Must be proficient in Blood Draw, Restraining, TPS, Medical History, Filling Medications.

Quarterly Bonuses available, maximum 4 day work weeks!

Job Summary

In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the Veterinary Technician is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with the Veterinarian and supports other medical staff to ensure productive and quality veterinary care at all times.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the veterinarian during examination of animals: obtains patient history, and provides restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.
• Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.
• Prepares and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Obtains radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.
• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
• Performs laboratory tests on blood and urine such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems. Experience with Idexx equipment a plus!
• Administers emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life-saving procedures.
• Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.
• Fills prescriptions, measures medications, and labels containers.
• Prepares animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters.
• Works collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure that all animals are being cared for properly and moving through the system efficiently.

The following skills are preferred but not required:

• Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian.
• Performs routine dental cleanings under anesthesia on animals under the direction of the veterinarian.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals. (Fear Free certification preferred!)
• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, pivot, and lift 40 lbs. individually or 100 lbs. in a group lift situation.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
• Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem-solving, time management, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Candidate must be able to work during the hours of 6 am-8 pm.

Schedule:

• 10 Hour Shift (usually 4 days per week or 3 days per week)
• Monday to Saturday
• No Sundays
• No On-call Shifts
• Must be at least 18 years or older and have reliable transportation.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background and Drug Screen required.