Veterinary clinic in Mooresville, NC, specializing in small animals, is seeking a friendly and dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our team. Our hospital is a high quality, full service practice. The position plays an integral role in providing excellent care to our patients as well as providing outstanding customer service to our clients. This is a full time position and Saturday shifts will be required.
What we are looking for:
- Happy, upbeat personality.
- Team oriented
- Strong work ethic and desire to continue learning.
- Caring and compassionate.
- Ability to perform under fast paced and high stress situations.
- Ability to stoop, bend, lift, and or stand for extended periods of time.
Veterinary technician duties
- Client communication- record data on case history, provide basic education on animal care, nutrition, and medical conditions.
- Maintaining medical records and billing information. Scheduling appointments, greeting customers, preparing invoices, answering phones, making follow up calls and referrals. Experience with Cornerstone is a plus!
- Preparing and labeling medications and prescriptions.
- Blood, fecal, and urine collection
- Lab work- including but not limited to; fecal tests, urinalysis, in house blood-work, cytology preparation and reading.
- Radiography
- Prepare patients for surgery, calculating medication doses, administer intravenous and subcutaneous injections prior to, during and post procedure. Assist, monitor and record data for surgical procedure.
- Restrain and stabilize animals during exam and treatment.
- Administer medications, vaccinations, and perform routine procedures.
- Instruct clients how to administer medications and apply care at home.
Veterinary assistant/receptionist QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2 year’s veterinary experience, or certificate of completion from a NAVTA approved veterinary program.
- High- school diploma or equivalent.
WE ARE A DRUG- FREE, SMOKE- FREE, AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person