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Form of workSeeking an independent, compassionate full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team!
This position comes with a generous sign-on bonus!
Who are we looking for?
Applicants must have a strong work ethic, preserve a positive personality, be capable of communicating effectively, be able to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment, have the ability to work in harmony with a team, possess a well-rounded technical skill set, and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients as well as clients. CVT certification not required but preferred. Assisting in surgery/dentistry experience is nice to have, but not required since we are looking for evening help, and is always a plus as we grow and positions open up. We crosstrain everyone to work all positions in the hospital - reception/exam/lab/patient care, etc.
Schedule: Mainly 1:30 PM to close (around 9:30PM give or take), 12:30 to 6:30/7:00PM and Saturdays (at least 2 per month). May need during day as fill-in if candidate is flexible.
Salary: Compensation for this position is $16-19/hr depending on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the veterinarian in exam rooms and use veterinary software for documenting medical notes
- Perform venipuncture for phlebotomy and catheter placement
- Obtain laboratory sample collection, process, and possibly interpret results (fecal/parasite analysis, ear cytology, skin cytology, urinalysis, blood smears)
- Perform diagnostic imaging
- Perform anesthesia
- Prep patients for and assist in surgery
- Perform dental prophies
- Administer vaccines and medications (oral, topical, injectable)
- Fill prescriptions and review directions with clients
- Communicate with and educate clients
- Provide compassionate patient care
Benefits:
We're dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
- Paid time off for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan
- Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians
- Guardian voluntary benefits
- Great pet benefits
