What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Pinecrest Animal Hospital?
Pinecrest Animal Hospital in Owosso is seeking skilled full time technician to join our growing small animal practice. We are a fast paced and progressive 3 doctor practice providing a wide variety of services from routine vaccines and health exams to performing advanced surgical and dental procedures with state of the art digital xray and full in house laboratory in a modern, clean, and organized facility. Applicant must be able to effectively communicate with clients and other team members in a professional manner and will be responsible for client education including discussing medical treatments and at home care. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package!
Job Summary
Busy 3 doctor small animal hospital looking to hire an experienced full-time veterinary technician. Must be self motivated and have a positive attitude. Knowledge of AVImark is a plus. Must be able to work rotating Saturdays.
Responsibilities and Duties
-Triage, admit, and treat patients under doctor supervision
-Monitor and provide treatments to current in-patients
-Calculate drug doses and fill medications
-Communicate discharge instructions effectively and accurately to clients
-The technician may occasionally be responsible for receptionist duties when the receptionist is unavailable. These duties include answering phones, scheduling appointments, admitting patients, and settling bills
-Implement isolation protocols
-Perform digital x-rays
-Collect samples (blood, urine) and run in-house laboratory tests
-Maintain a clean hospital environment
-Maintain a happy, collaborative and positive attitude under stressful situations
-Perform triage and take history in an efficient manner
-Ability to learn new veterinary software and accurately update medical records
-Ability to restrain dogs and cats safely and efficiently
-Capable of lifting large dogs (with assistance)
-Ability to follow instructions
-Along with various other tasks as directed
Expected salary: TBD based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed (typically one Saturday/month, no Sundays)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19
