What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vet Tech - Licensed position at VetEvolve?
Description
Job Position Summary
Animal Care Center is looking to hire a Licensed Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our veterinary team. This is a full-time position. Generous benefits package for full-time employees including health insurance (single and family), 401k, supplemental insurance, paid time off, scrub allowance, pet discount, and more (see below).
Why Us?
Animal Care Center is dedicated to providing exceptional care to our clients and their beloved pets. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member is valued and has the opportunity to grow.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians in providing medical care to animals
- Perform diagnostic tests and radiographs
- Administer medications and treatments
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Other duties as assigned
Generous Benefits Package for Full-Time Employees:
- Scrub Allowance: Eligible on 1st day
- Paid Holidays: 6 Paid Holidays (Eligible on 1st day)
- Paid Time Off: 40 hours first year (accrued)
- Health Insurance: (medical, dental, vision): Single and Family, 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
- Supplemental Insurance: (e.g. life insurance, critical illness, etc.) 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
- 401k: 1st of the month following hire date (21 or older), match after 1 year if minimum hours worked are met/maintained
- Other Benefits: Continuing Education, Training Opportunities, RVT/LVT Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Wellness Resources, Employee Pet Discount
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in veterinary care
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs frequently
- Ability to walk, stand, and bend for sustained periods
- Ability to use hand and arms to handle and position animals, materials, equipment
- Assist veterinarian in restraint and treatment of patients in a variety of situations including but not limited to vaccinations, radiology, euthanasia, ultrasound and placing IV catheters.
- Work closely with assigned veterinarian and technicians for the day’s appointments. Assist the veterinarian in preparing by proactively looking at the schedule to determine where delays and issues may arise
- Help respond to veterinarian’s call backs and messages as directed.
- Understand the doctor’s preferences when seeing appointments.
- Be proactive about preparing exam rooms. Clean exam room after discharging each patient. Prepare for incoming appointments based upon the appointment type such as sick pet, annual exam, new puppy or kitten etc.
- Communicate with Client Service Representatives, Veterinarians, Technicians other VAs and clients as soon as needed and appropriate to complete your tasks.
- Educate clients on practice recommendations regarding parasite prevention and recommended vaccines.
- Accurately invoice clients for services rendered and inventory used/dispensed.
- Assist technician and doctors with the process of handling prescription request fulfillment.
- Properly & safely restrain animals.
- Effectively and safely perform blood draws for necessary testing.
- Properly run bloodwork and appropriately package and prepare for delivery according to laboratory protocol.
- Perform nail trims.
- Maintain lab supplies and equipment, including centrifuges and microscopes.
- Keep lab and exam areas neat and clean.
- Performed other duties as assigned.
If you are ready to join a dedicated team that is making a positive impact in the community, we want to hear from you! Together, let's make every visit to our practice a positive and memorable experience for our clients and their beloved pets! Apply today.
