What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician (CVT) position at Vetcor?
Who We Are
Do you feel stagnant or undervalued in your veterinary career? Are your days off spent reliving last week's messes and dreading next week's train wrecks when you should be sleeping in, sipping bubble tea, and trying to put sunglasses on your dog? These are just some symptoms of a severe condition called "Not Working at Horton Animal Hospital Discovery. " We're not doctors well… some of us are, but we believe the best course of treatment is to keep reading and then apply to become a part of our fantastic team!
"Some of us are doctors" may be an understatement. We have 13 dedicated DVMs providing outstanding patient care around the clock, and we are ready to hire two Certified Veterinary Technicians to offer overnight support. So, if you are a night owl and a team player with surgical experience, we want to hear from you!
Our Overnight CVTs Should Be Ready To
At Horton, we strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, Horton Animal Hospital Discovery offers consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, including:
Responsibilities/Qualifications
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Horton Animal Hospital Discovery and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Do you feel stagnant or undervalued in your veterinary career? Are your days off spent reliving last week's messes and dreading next week's train wrecks when you should be sleeping in, sipping bubble tea, and trying to put sunglasses on your dog? These are just some symptoms of a severe condition called "Not Working at Horton Animal Hospital Discovery. " We're not doctors well… some of us are, but we believe the best course of treatment is to keep reading and then apply to become a part of our fantastic team!
"Some of us are doctors" may be an understatement. We have 13 dedicated DVMs providing outstanding patient care around the clock, and we are ready to hire two Certified Veterinary Technicians to offer overnight support. So, if you are a night owl and a team player with surgical experience, we want to hear from you!
Our Overnight CVTs Should Be Ready To
- Take control of situations, guiding the medical care team through treatments and procedures
- Teach and train their fellow coworkers
- Contribute to a pleasant, cohesive workplace
- Grow and advance your skills
At Horton, we strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, Horton Animal Hospital Discovery offers consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, including:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Access to our VetCor Techlife Facebook group, including thousands of veterinary technicians company-wide
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Responsibilities/Qualifications
- CVTs must possess a valid Missouri CVT license. New CVTs and new Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to apply.
- Confidence to own tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes.
- A positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect.
- Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
- Proficiency in perioperative care
- Competency in emergency and critical care
- Diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy and sample collection, and in-house lab work
- Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff.
- Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions.
- Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
- Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind
- Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
- Occasional coffee runs, potlucks, and meals on us
- A fridge stocked with drinks and snacks – always
- Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Horton Animal Hospital Discovery and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
