What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Treasure Valley Veterinary Hospital Kuna?
HIRING BONUS AVAILABLE!
We are growing and adding a doctor to our DVM team! This means our veterinary support team needs to grow as well! If you are ready to make a change, to make a difference, and to feel like you matter, then we welcome you to apply!
Here's what we can offer you:
Work Life Balance Benefits
- No weekends, nights, or major holidays!
- 4-day work weeks
- A consistent schedule
- Scheduled lunch breaks
- Closed on, and paid for, 6 major holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- An array of wellness, workplace, veterinary, and financial benefits for health in all facets of life
Work Environment Benefits
- Team members who lift each other up, support each other, and have fun together
- A management team that truly cares for and supports our team members
- A team that thrives on collaboration and mutual support
- A team that cares for each other, so we can better care for our patients
- A team that is passionate about the pets we care for
- Celebrations of each other and life events
- Theme days
- Appreciation days that consist of coffee or energy drink runs, snack trays, or delicious meals
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
- Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Employee Awards with Swag
- CE Allowance and Learning & Development Programs
- Scrub Allotment
- Deeply Discounted Veterinary Care
- Free Diagnostics for Employee Pets
- Pet Food Discount Programs
Financial Benefits:
- Pay range starts at $20 per hour AND UP, BASED ON EXPERIENCE
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Referral Programs
- Employer Paid Certification Program
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Patient examinations, auscultation of heart and lung sounds, determine normal/abnormal TPRs and QATS
- Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms
- Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecal
- Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members
- Surgical assisting; preparing and maintaining the surgical environment in order to ensure an asepsis environment for both patient and personal safety.
- Anesthesia monitoring and endotracheal intubation
- Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, providing high quality physical and psychological needs of the patient during any hospitalization stay or visit
- Proficient in dental prophylaxis
- Pharmacy and pharmacology knowledge including: preparing and dispensing medications, calculating dosages, recognizing adverse reactions, knowledge of regulations regarding the safe handling of biohazardous materials
Requirements:
- Must be available Monday through Friday
- Minimum of 1 year of experience, preferably 3 or more years of experience (Veterinary Assistant, Kennel, Boarding, or Dog Daycare positions do not count as Veterinary Technician experience)
- Preference given to candidates with Veterinary Technician Certification/Licensure (CVT, TVT, LVT, or LVMT) or equivalent on the job experience
- High School diploma or GED certificate
- Must have computer skills
- Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations
- Ability to effectively and supportively lead and manage a team
- Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment
- Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with teammates is required
- Must be dependable, demonstrate strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
If this sounds like you, then you are just who we are looking for! Hiring immediately.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20