What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Rocky Creek Veterinary Hospital?
Description
ROCKY CREEK VETERINARY HOSPITAL & PET RESORT
FULL-TIME
Rocky Creek Veterinary Hospital has been serving the Greenville County community since 2010. At Rocky Creek it is our mission to provide compassionate, individualized care, treating patients in a fear free environment and helping pets live a happy and healthy life. Our top-notch facility boasts a veterinary hospital, doggy day care & a luxury boarding/grooming facility. We even have a splash pad for those hot summer days! Along with a team of highly trained professionals we have state of the art equipment; laser therapy, digital full body/dental radiology, dedicated surgery suite, Cornerstone practice management software and so much more! If you have the desire to learn and grow with a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekends.
- Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
- Be compassionate/caring
- Can work individually, as well as on a team
- Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates is required
- Prior experience required
- Licensure is plus!
- Prior Customer Service Experience
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
- Current State Licensure in good standing
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
- 401k plan options
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid paternity or maternity leave
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Supplemental insurance options
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Corporate discount program
- Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
About Rocky Creek Veterinary Hospital
Rocky Creek Veterinary Hospital has proudly served the Greenville County community of South Carolina since 2010. Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized care in a fear-free environment, helping pets live happy and healthy lives. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a veterinary hospital, doggy daycare, and a luxury boarding/grooming facility, complete with a splash pad for those hot summer days! With a team of highly trained professionals, we offer advanced equipment such as laser therapy, digital full-body and dental radiology, a dedicated surgery suite, and Cornerstone practice management software.