Veterinary Technician or Assistant

At LaCroix Veterinary Hospital, we care deeply about our team and the animals in our care. Working at a veterinary hospital can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice for individuals who are passionate about animal care and want to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

At LaCroix you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of animals and gain experience treating a range of conditions. You will contribute to the overall health and well-being of animals in your community and work with a team who shares your passion. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow as a professional.

Veterinary Technician or Assistant Duties:

• Client communication and education
• Triaging patients including basic injury/illness assessment, gathering patient information, and taking vital signs.
• Assisting with surgical procedures and patient monitoring
• Place peripheral and central catheters.
• Restrain patients for exams and treatments.
• Set up and administer IV and SQ fluids.
• Maintain urinary catheters.
• Bandage removal and application
• Perform suture and drain removal and basic wound cleaning and care
• Perform drug dose calculations for injectable medications and CRIs.
• Administer medications and dispensing controlled drugs
• Patient monitoring and treatments
• In-house laboratory testing
• Medication calculation and administration
• Other duties as assigned

Veterinary Technician or Assistant Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, and unpleasant odors.
• Ability to always communicate professionally and effectively and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
• Must possess patience and empathy to address client concerns.
• Ability to work effectively with imaging equipment, veterinary medical equipment, computers, and electronics.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary.

Veterinary Technician or Assistant Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients up to 40lbs throughout the workday with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to frequently lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push and squat

Education and Experience:

This position requires at least one year of veterinary experience as an assistant or technician.

Perks and benefits include:

• Competitive Pay
• Tuition assistance veterinary assistants interested in becoming credentialed technicians
• Choice between two medical plans with prescription drug benefits
• Dental and vision coverage available
• 401(k) Savings Plan with employer match, including immediate vesting
• Life insurance for yourself, spouse and eligible dependents available
• Paid time off / holidays
• Health Savings Account available
• Short term disability available
• Supplemental critical illness and accident plans available
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education allowance for credentialed technicians
• Employee assistance program

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.