What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Jensen Beach Animal Hospital?
Description
Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.
The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Technician helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Veterinary Technician's also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.
Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
- Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
- Be compassionate/caring
- Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
- Can work individually, as well as on a team
- Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction
- Prior experience preferred
Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise
- Prior Customer Service Experience
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
- Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles
- Applicants with veterinary experience that are not Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to still apply, we have opportunities for veterinary professionals of all skill levels and we will appropriately assign you to our Senior Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, or other appropriate roles.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
- 401k Match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave
- One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Supplemental insurance options
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Scrub allowance
- Hands-on and E-training
- Professional growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
- Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians
About Jensen Beach Animal Hospital
Jensen Beach Animal Hospital is a multi-doctor, full-service companion animal hospital dedicated to providing quality veterinary care for small animals. Our hospital is designed to deliver routine preventive care for young pets, early detection and treatment of diseases as pets age, and comprehensive medical and surgical care throughout their lives. We are equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, a surgical laser, cold/therapy laser, and a dedicated surgical suite. We treat our patients as we would our own pets, with a commitment to practicing the highest-quality medicine and surgery, emphasizing compassion and client education. Our team stays current on new techniques and medical advancements through continuous CE and we pride ourselves on providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each client.
