Our progressive small animal general practice in downtown Longmont is looking for a veterinary nurse to add to the team. We are looking for a motivated team player who is flexible, hard working and compassionate, with a willingness to learn new things as well help their own teammates grow. The ability to communicate well with with both clients and colleagues is a must! We are equipped with digital xray, in-house lab equipment, point of care ultrasound, and high quality dental equipment including digital dental xray. In addition to dentistry, we have the ability to perform simple as well as complicated surgical procedures (soft tissue and orthopedic). We are highly committed to keeping our clinic as stress free as possible and have multiple staff members who have received Fear Free Certification. We also take pride in making pain management one of our top priorities. We offer acupuncture and laser treatment and have a certified rehabilitation specialist on staff.

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Veterinary Nurse Responsibilities

Greet clients and weigh patients

Get TPR and history of patient

Assist doctor in exam room

Perform blood draws, cystocentesis, IV catheter placement

Set up, run, and in some cases analyze in-house labwork (blood, urine, fecal, and cytology samples)

Help restrain animals for radiographs and ultrasound

Prepare surgical suite for surgery

Prepare patient for surgery: assist with pre-anesthetic exam, help calculate and administer pre-medication, place IVC, induce patient under supervision of veterinarian, clip and aseptically prep patient

Monitor anesthesia peri-operatively

Setting up, running, and analysis of in-house bloodwork, urine, fecal, and cytology samples

Monitor patients post op

Monitor hospitalized patients (regular TPR, assess status, walk and provide food and water as needed)

Fills medications for patients under guidance of veterinarian

Maintain supplies and equipment

Help with cleaning and wrapping packs

Assist doctors with client communication (callbacks, setting up rechecks, going over estimates)

Answer phones, check voicemails, and schedule appointments to assist receptionist as needed

Various duties as they arise
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Certification is a plus but not required. Compensation is commensurate on experience and certification level.
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person