Experienced Veterinary Technician

As a Veterinary Technician with CVETS your primary responsibility is to support the hospital, and staff in the attainment of its mission. We are looking for individuals with strong patient care abilities and experience with patient triage. Critical care skills are highly valued!

Key Individual Responsibilities

• Be punctual and have strong dependability with attendance, work ethic and responsibility
• Participate in continuing education programs with at least ten (10) credit hours in approved lectures/forums per year.
• Obtain or maintain membership in a professional society.
• Responsible work ethic including working with others, working independently, and prioritizing with leadership quality patient care and focus.
• The ability to demonstrate leadership qualities while maintaining harmonious interpersonal relations with the team.
• The ability to provide exceptional client service and patient care.
• The ability to work and interact professionally across departments and with external clients representing CVETS with the highest level of teamwork and solution driven thinking.
• The ability to demonstrate emotional maturity during high stress situations.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Taking vital signs and obtaining patient medical history; Performing emergency first aid
• Specimen collection and performing laboratory procedures.
• Administration of medication under direction of veterinarian
• Radiology/Imaging skills required including X-ray’s, MRI’s, and CT Scans
• Patient preparation for surgical procedures, intake and discharge as required.
• Proactively communicate patient status to on coming shift and frequently with doctors to facilitate the highest level of patient care.
  
  

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 1 - 3 years

Salary: $16 - $23 Hourly

Bonus/Commission: No