What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Ark Animal Hospital of Casper?
Ark Animal Hospital in Casper, Wyoming is accepting applications for a veterinary technician.
Our solo practioner, small animal practice has been delivering quality veterinary services with compassion to the community for 30 years. This opportunity offers a full-time work week with some weekends, holidays, and on call hours as assigned.
The candidate we are seeking is detail oriented, displays time management skills, follows directions and medical care plans, maintains a positive attitude, displays ethical professionalism, honesty, responsibility, self-motivation, ambition, integrity, humility, patience and strong interpersonal communication skills.
While working with us you will enhance the following skills : communication, quality customer service, working independently, completing tasks, confidence, and opportunities to advance your skills in a welcoming environment.
Technical skills will be used on a daily basis and are required for the position, including :
- Specimen collection including venipuncture.
- Anesthesia monitoring.
- Interpreting fecal diagnostics.
- Preparing and staining cytology slides.
- Standard safety precautions.
- Administering oral, injectable, and intravenous medications.
- Dentistry cleanings.
- Triage.
- Radiology.
- Nursing care.
- Sterile aseptic technique.
- Assisting in surgery.
- Caring for both hospitalized and boarding patients.
Applicants who are licensed or have completed vocational degrees are preferred. Experienced applicants will be considered in place of a vocational degree.
All applicants must be willing to participate in a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Hourly pay is commensurate. Please inquire for employee incentives.
Salary : $12 - $16