What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician - No Weekends or Nights position at Eagan Pet Clinic?
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Eagan Pet Clinic (EPC) has openings for full-time or part-time Veterinary Technicians/Licensed Veterinary Technicians in our busy privately owned small animal practice. EPC is a fun, drama free, team based working environment where learning never ceases. If you want to love your job, apply today!
Fulltime employees earn 2 Weeks Paid Time Off in your first year then earn 3 Weeks Paid Time Off starting in your second year - PLUS separate Holiday Pay and CE Pay!
The schedule for these openings vary but will, at a minimum, require Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 8 am - 6 pm. All full-time employees have a set schedule. We are closed on the weekends.
Qualified candidates will have excellent customer service skills, enjoy working with animals and people, and possess the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, genuine and reliable people who are able to maintain professionalism during stressful situations. Previous experience or an interest in dentistry is a plus.
Requirements/Abilities
- Vet Tech Degree: a degree in veterinary technology is preferred.
- Animal Handling: in relation to treatments, restraint techniques, vaccines, radiographs, blood draws, etc.
- Venipuncture
- Client Education: ability to discuss medications, vaccines, how to give injections, demonstrate ear cleaning/SQ fluids, etc.
- Laboratory Skills: including but not limited to running manual urinalysis, CBC/chemistry, ear cytology, mite checks, cultures
- Anesthesia: ability to calculate drug dosages, administer IV and IM medications, intubate, monitor anesthesia, safely recover patients from anesthesia
- Dentistry: ability to take dental radiographs, clean and polish teeth, and accurately probe and chart teeth
- Pharmacology Knowledge
- Minnesota Certification/Licensure: preferred but not required
Benefits for full-time staff include health insurance, dental insurance, voluntary supplemental insurance, holiday pay, paid time off (PTO), 401(k) with company match, continuing education allowance with paid CE days, paid recertification/licensure, paid MVMA or MAVT dues, personal pet discount, healthy work/life balance, and more.
Benefits for part-time staff include paid time off (PTO), 401(k) with company match, continuing education allowance, personal pet discount, and more.
Competitive pay based on experience.
Find out more about us on our website: www.eaganpetclinic.com
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter through Indeed or to Erika: ebolin @ eaganpetclinic.com
Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please ensure your resume includes the month/year (or present) for all positions listed on your resume.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- veterinary: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Minnesota Veterinary Technician Certification/Licensure (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Paul, MN 55122 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30