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Veterinary Technician - Companion Animal Hospital
$32k-45k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Weeks Ago
ClickJobs.io is Hiring a Veterinary Technician - Companion Animal Hospital Near Traverse, MI
About Companion Animal HospitalCompanion Animal Hospital was founded by Dr. Marcia Izo in April 2002. Dr. Izo and her husband, Terry, built the state-of-the-art facility in order to provide an exceptional experience for both patients and their owners. Today, our veterinarians strive to find the best solutions for your pet(s), while developing long-lasting relationships with our clients and facilitating a trusting and familiar atmosphere for all companions. Dr. Izo’s vision remains the guidepost for everything we do and how we do it!
Hours of OperationMonday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm... NO WEEKENDS!Pay Range Veterinary Technicians: $15 - $20 DOE
Credentialed Veterinary Technicians: $20 - $23 DOE
Position PurposeThe 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.
Veterinary Technician Competencies
Hours of OperationMonday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm... NO WEEKENDS!Pay Range Veterinary Technicians: $15 - $20 DOE
Credentialed Veterinary Technicians: $20 - $23 DOE
Position PurposeThe 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.
Veterinary Technician Competencies
- Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis 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.
- 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, as well as providing client education.
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor 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 discretion of the veterinarian.
- Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
- Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
- Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
- Any other duties as assigned.
- Previous veterinary experience 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
- 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
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$32k-45k (estimate)
POST DATE
08/23/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
09/20/2024
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