Careers

The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and lead technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges. Responding quickly and calmly to crises while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights and providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor the vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members in keeping the public areas of the practice clean and maintaining all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism in all client interactions; exercise compassion and care in all patient interactions.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members, including client discussions, patient plans, and concerns.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience is preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k, and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development opportunities
• State licensing fee reimbursement for credentialed technicians
• VTNE support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program