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Registered Veterinary Technician
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Full Time 5 Days Ago
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Strothertowne Pet Hospital is Hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician Near Lees Summit, MO

Overview:
Strothertowne Pet Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our growing team!
Sign-on bonus available for highly qualified candidates.
Location:
651 SE Bailey Rd.
Lee's Summit, MO 64081

Shift Details:

Full-time 36-40 hours per week

Set day off each week

Every other Saturday rotation


Compensation:
Up to $26/hour
Ready to take your RVT career to the next level? Feeling pigeonholed or under-utlized? Strothertowne Pet Hospital is a progressive 4 DVM practice with all the latest technology and toys. We're looking for RVT team members who want to be utilized to their fullest potential, and we have all the training and support to help you grow and expand your knowledge base!
Excellent compensation, benefits, and flexibile schedule.
Apply today for immediate consideration.

Benefits we offer:
  • Industry leading pay for you, discounts for your furry friends.
  • Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
  • 401k program with company match starting day 1.
  • A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
  • Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it.
  • Potential annual bonus opportunity.
  • Customized learning and developmental opportunities.

Job
Summary:The Registered Veterinary Technician provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The Registered Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:


The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive.
The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

  • Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
  • Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
  • Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
  • Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
  • Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
  • Maintain excellent client communication.
  • Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
  • Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
  • Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.


Additional Functions:

  • Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.
  • Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
  • Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
  • Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.
  • Take part in training as necessary.
  • Participate in any special cleaning duties.
  • Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
  • Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
  • Delegate additional cleaning duties as necessary during slow times in the absence of a supervisor.
  • Identify areas or items needing additional attention.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
  • Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
  • Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
  • Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
  • Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
  • The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
  • The employee must be confident around pets.

Required Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • State Department of Regulation Licensing required.
  • 1 Years of Veterinary industry experience required.

Physical Requirements:
  • The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
  • The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
  • The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  • The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
  • The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
  • The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.


Travel required:
Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.


Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$33k-46k (estimate)

POST DATE

06/23/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

08/21/2024

WEBSITE

strothertowne.com

HEADQUARTERS

LEES SUMMIT, MO

SIZE

25 - 50

TYPE

Private

CEO

WARREN JONES

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

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