Lead Veterinary Technician

Lead Veterinary Technician

KEYWORDS:

Experienced veterinary technician, certified veterinary technician, registered veterinary technician, Lead veterinary technician

POSITION TYPE/SCHEDULE:

Full time, Monday-Friday only, no weekends or major holidays. 9 hour shifts with a fixed 1 hour lunch break from 12-1.

LOCATION:

15761 US-HWY 331 BUS, Freeport, Fl 32439

ABOUT US:

Best Friends Animal Hospital is an established small animal practice that is under new ownership and management! We seek to be a pillar of the community through service-oriented care for our clients and their pets. Our objectives are to:

• Provide optimal medical and preventative care for our patients
• Provide transparent, clear, and effective communication and
• Actively give back to the community through service and involvement

We believe in fostering a culture of community and family for our employees and clients, providing them a fulfilling environment to be in while building something we can all be proud of together. We value the relationship, continued trust, and goodwill established with our clients, employees, and community, and we focus on making each experience exceptional.

JOB SUMMARY:

The role of the lead veterinary technician is to exercise their training and expertise in the clinical setting, assist the doctors to the fullest possible extent, assist with training new technicians, assist with creating standard of operations within the hospital, to help improve the quality of care given to the patients, and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency. The lead veterinary technician assists in multiple procedures providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, immunizations, euthanasia as well as client education, marketing and inventory maintenance. This position requires a working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases; their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations. The veterinary technician is under the direct guidance and supervision of the office manager and veterinarians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, and anesthesia.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights as well as providing client education.
• Perform technical procedures, surgical preparation and monitoring of patients.
• Client education on wellness/preventative medicine, and assisting doctors in patient care.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, kneel, bend, and properly restrain active animals.
• Performing diagnostic tests and X-rays.
• Placing catheters.
• Training new staff members.
• Collecting specimen samples.
• Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs.
• Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides support with all community and client communications and interactions including functions and community outreach initiatives.
• Contributes to team effort by providing input on best practices for accomplishing company goals and seeks constant improvement for this position.
• Willingness to assist with and perform other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to prioritize effectively and proactively problem-solve and have good attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Competency in computer data entry and basic recordkeeping.
• Human relations skills to deal effectively with visitors/customers in person or on the telephone.
• Demonstrated capability with organizational skills and time management.
• Good Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Ability to work in a team environment.

CONDITIONS OF WORK:

Active, on your feet for 8-10 hours per day and requirement to lift up to 50 lbs.

POSITION PAY:

Starting pay at $20-$25 per hour. Adjustments commensurate with experience. Regular raises are considered based on time with the company, efficiency with job position, and increase in responsibilities.

Production and bonus pay consistent with company profits.

COMPANY BENEFITS (NEGOTIABLE):

Dental/Vision insurance

Employee discount/Petcare

Paid time off and sick leave

401K Plan

Short Term Disability - does cover maternity leave for up to 13 weeks.

CALL TO ACTION:

At Best Friends Animal Hospital, we are not looking to be just another veterinary clinic. Animals have been an integral part of each or our lives; from dogs and cats, to pigs and cows, and even sea turtles and other marine animals. Our clients, employees, and greater community need to see, by our actions, what we are all about. In other words, the value we are proposing:

• We facilitate pet owners in getting the most out of life for their furry companions by providing the tools needed for health, happiness, and community.
• We help our team members realize their potential through connecting them with opportunities in growth, advancement, and doing what they love.
• We contribute to our community through outreach, involvement, and dedication to the future.

If this sounds like what you have been searching for within veterinary medicine, we’d love for you to be part of the team

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the essential job required, management reserves the rights to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Veterinary technician: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25