Veterinary Technician Town and Country Animal Hospital

Practice

Town and Country Animal Hospital, which specializes in companion and exotic medicine, was founded on November 1st, 1989. Our office is located in Hattiesburg, a big city with a small-town feel. Many of our clients are our friends and neighbors.

Position Purpose

Town and Country Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic team.

The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

If you are passionate about veterinary medicine, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, we encourage you to apply!

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians with medical and surgical procedures
• Providing compassionate care to pets and ensuring client satisfaction
• Maintaining accurate and organized medical records
• Educating clients on post-surgical care, medications, and preventative health measures
• Supporting a collaborative and positive team environment
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Proficiency in catheter placement and intubation
• Experience as a surgery technician
• Familiarity with performing and processing x-rays
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate and teach clients about pet care
• A proactive, go-getter attitude with strong self-starter skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• A bright, engaging, and positive personality

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. 

Pay Range

Salary : $13 - $16