What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at UrgentVet - Coon Rapids?
UrgentVetbridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our hospitals offer care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment.
Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to helps animals among a great team of people? Our clinic is seeking a Full-time/Part-time Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic.
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Key Responsibilities
Daily tasks of an UrgentVet Veterinary Technician include but are not limited to patient restraint, phlebotomy, sample collection, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, drug calculation, facility maintenance, and client education.
Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise
Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment. An UrgentVet team member is an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Full-time employees may be required to travel for on-site training and onboarding.
Preferred Requirements:
- Prior customer service experience
- Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
- 401k Match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave
- One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Supplemental insurance options
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Scrub allowance
- Hands-on and E-training
- Professional growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
- Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians
About UrgentVet
UrgentVet was founded to fill the gap between your regular veterinarian and the ER vet. When your pet has a mild illness or minor injury after hours, we’ll provide the compassionate care your pet needs and the affordability and convenience you want.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Coon Rapids, MN 55433: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22