Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Nurse

Combs Veterinary Clinic in Bloomington, IN, is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician/Nurse.

We are a progressive multi-doctor small animal practice located on Bloomington's west side, a short drive from the IU campus. Our team is small, but tightly-knit; and we are excited to be able to add another Veterinary Nurse to our family.

Our Veterinary Technicians are utilized for several aspects of patient care; including but not limited to restraint, venipuncture, history taking and vital signs, anesthetic induction and monitoring, surgical assisting, dental prophylaxis, laser therapy, diagnostic testing, and a strong emphasis on client education. We utilize Avimark hospital software, IDEXX in-house laboratory, Antech outside laboratory, surgical laser, therapy laser, alternative medicine including Stem Cell Therapy and acupuncture, ultrasound, digital radiography, and digital dental radiography.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

·         Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, restraint, laser therapy, and radiography

·         Perform dental prophylaxis and dental radiographs

·         Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury, and illness visits

·         Advocate for patients and educate clients

·         Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post-operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care

·         Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record

·         Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members

·         Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

·         Weekends (2-3 Saturdays per month) required

Skills and Qualifications:

·         Must be a credentialed Veterinary Technician with an active state license, or have a minimum of 1-year professional experience in a small animal clinical setting

·         Superior technical knowledge and skills

·         Dental knowledge

·         Proficient in medical math calculations (dosing calculations, conversions, etc.)

·         Excellent communication skills with clients and team members

·         Proficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasks 

·         Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude

·         Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day

·         Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner

·         Must be a team player, have patience, and maintain a positive attitude.

·         Must be detail-oriented due to the high level of quality medicine

Benefits and Perks:

·         Short Term Disability paid for by employer 

·         Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family 

·         Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)

·         401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment

·         Kaiser/UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options

·         Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options 

·         United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members

·         United Healthcare Vision Insurance options

·         Long Term Disability option

·         Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)

·         Team Member Discounts for Pet Care

·         Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation

·         LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)

·         Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)

·         Referral Bonus Program

·         DailyPay on Demand

·         Hourly rate varies, depending on experience and education

·         One consistent weekday off per week

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.