What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Sulphur Springs Veterinary Clinic?
Looking for an eager and friendly veterinary technician to join our growing small animal practice. The ideal candidate has either 2 years experience in a hospital or clinic and/or has a veterinary field degree. We are looking for our new team member to have excellent skills in client communication and animal handling.
On a daily basis, our technicians are responsible for:
- Collecting blood samples (restraint, withdrawing blood from the cephalic, jugular, or saphenous veins)
- Running laboratory tests (blood tests, urinalysis, fecal testing)
- Administering medications (via different routes: PO, SQ, IM, IV)
- Monitoring anesthesia (including intubation, catheter placement, monitor equipment interpretation)
- Caring for hospitalized patients (feeding, performing treatments, administering medications, monitoring)
- Dispensing medications (counting pills, measuring volumes, record keeping of controlled medications)
- Medical record keeping (Vetter/Daysmart Vet Cloud based)
- Client education (especially on heartworms, fleas, ticks, intestinal parasites, wellness care, nutrition, socialization, and training)
- Running technician appointments (seeing clients into an exam room, gathering a history, communicating any concerns to a doctor)
Newly hired employees are given mentorship and training to help them quickly adapt to our practice. Skills are honed during the training period until technicians are comfortable with all of the previously listed responsibilities.
Technicians work 36-40 hours per week, in shifts ranging from 8am-6pm depending on the day. We offer 4 day work weeks with 3 day weekends every week if the schedule matches yours but we can also work with normal 5 day per week schedule.
Benefits:
- competitive wages
- paid vacation
- paid time off (5 holidays)
- uniforms partially provided
- health insurance
- Monthly bonus possible
Please contact our clinic via email (vetguy12@gmail.com) to send a resume. You can also visit our website sulphurspringsvet.com for more information
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Ability to Commute:
- Ballwin, MO (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $25