What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Animal Hospital of Monticello?
About Us
We are a privately woman-owned practice dedicated to providing outstanding care for pets and building strong relationships with their families. We pride ourselves on being a family-oriented, compassionate team with a history of long-tenured staff and low turnover.
Details
This is an in-person position located at 719 West Bridge Street Monticello, Illinois.
Full-Time : Monday 8-6, Tuesday 8-6, Wednesday 8-6, Thursday OFF, Friday 8-6 and every other Saturday 8-12
Responsibilities
- Support doctors and teammates to ensure quality veterinary care
- Assist veterinarians with exams, procedures, and surgeries
- Perform a variety of technical tasks daily, including : venipuncture, IV catheterization, surgical preparation and monitoring, diagnostic procedures both in-house and referral lab, drug calculations, radiographs, and all other necessary diagnostics
- Administer medications, vaccinations, and treatments via IV, IM, SQ, and oral routes
- Medicate, monitor, and care for hospitalized patients
- Provide client education on pet health and wellness
- Obtain medical histories
- Maintain quality medical records
- Communicate with clients via phone, email, and text
- Answering phones, scheduling appointments, processing payments, and admitting and discharging patients as needed
Requirements
Summary
We are seeking a passionate individual who values building strong relationships with our clients. Teamwork is at the basis of our ideals, and we’re looking for someone who thrives in a cooperative environment and works well as a team. The ideal candidate has a positive, can-do attitude, outstanding communication and listening skills, and the ability to adapt to changing situations. They should be eager to learn, highly motivated, and take pride in providing compassionate care.
Employment Type : Full Time
Salary : $20 - $24 Hourly
Bonus / Commission : No
Salary : $20 - $24