Certified Veterinary Technician

Overview
Randolph Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a Certified Veterinary Technicianto join our team!
Location: 400 S Main St, Randolph, MA 02368
Shift Details: This is a full-time position, schedule TBD. We're open Monday-Friday from 9 am-5 pm and Saturday from 8 am-1 pm. We offer a rotating Saturday schedule.
Compensation: $25 - $30/hour
Randolph Animal Hospital is a full service, AAHA-accredited animal hospital that handles emergency cases as well as less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues. We are committed to helping our community's pets live long and healthy lives by offering quality veterinary medicine.
We need someone that is a people person. We are willing to train skills, personality is key. STUDENTS WELCOME!
We have longevity on our team. Our leadership is servant style. Servant style leadership puts their team first. It's a selfless type of leadership that focuses on the well-being and long-term growth of team members.
If you are looking for a place to grow within veterinary medicine, Randolph Animal Hospital is the place for you!
Benefits we offer:

• Employee discount for veterinary care for your furry family members
• Medical, vision and dental benefits package for full-time employees
• 401k retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old
• A yearly scrub/uniform allowance for all employees
• Flexible schedule options
• Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees
• Life insurance and other benefit options are also available for full-time employees
• Free virtual yoga, fitness, and meditation classes for all employees
• Free virtual registered dietitian lead wellness, nutrition, and cooking classes for all employees
• Customized learning and developmental opportunities

Job Summary: The Certified Veterinary Technician provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The Certified Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Responsibilities
Major Duties:

• Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery - Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
• Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technician's are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
• Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
• Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
• Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
• Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Assist with inventory control - informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.

Qualifications
Physical Requirements:

• The Veterinary Technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The Veterinary Technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The Veterinary Technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The Veterinary Technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The Veterinary Technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The Veterinary Technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Reasonable Accommodations
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.