What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Chase Animal Hospital?
About us
Chase Animal Hospital is a small animal veterinary hospital located in the eastern area of Huntsville, AL. We are a 6 doctor practice offering routine and critical medical care, boarding, grooming, and doggie daycare. Our bustling hospital performs routine & emergency surgery, endoscopy, dental prophys, xrays, ultrasound, has a large in-house pharmacy, in-house diagnostics, numerous referral options for specialty needs, and have 3 nearby emergency hospitals for overnight & weekend referral care.
We are looking for someone to join our team that is either a LVT/ CVT or has experience in veterinary assistant duties and is already familiar with routine medical, surgical, and anesthetic procedures as well as pharmaceutical, radiology, and diagnostics knowledge. Skills training will be provided and individual growth is encouraged.
Applicant should possess a strong commitment to animal wellbeing, be dedicated to professional ethics and continued learning, have strong personal morals, and be able to work in a busy and fast paced environment.
Shifts for full time hours are 3 - 4 days a week from 7:00 am - 6:00pm M - F with an hour lunch break and include rotating on-call weekend shifts for care of hospitalized pets or boarding pets with medication needs.
Skill Requirements & Expectations
(Basic)
- Assist veterinarians & licensed technicians in providing primary, surgical, critical, and emergency medical care to animals
- Obtain and record accurate vital signs, weight, and patient history
- Perform routine procedures such as vaccinations and blood draws as directed by veterinarians
- Collect lab specimens as directed and prepare appropriate tests
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
- Properly fill prescriptions
- Help maintain clean examination & medical facilities and medical equipment
- Provide compassionate care to clients and their pets, and handle animals with patience and empathy
(Skilled)
- Prepare animals for surgery and assist during surgical procedures
- Able to triage incoming patients and critical cases
- Obtain x-rays using proper safety, collimation and developing techniques as well as knowledge in transmitting cases for referral to specialists
- Knows & follows proper safety protocols regarding anesthesia administration and maintenance
- Skilled in dental prophy with knowledge of proper tool use and maintenance
- Experience taking dental x-rays
- Able to calculate drug dosages
- Effective communicator with team and clients with proficiency in medical record management
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital is REQUIRED
- Ability to work well in a team environment, including open communication, receiving feedback, be willing to learn, and follow instructions
- Knowledge of animal behavior, anatomy, and common diseases
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must be dependable and punctual
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Able to lift up to 50# unassisted
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Huntsville, AL 35811: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $21