What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician Experienced position at HORIZON ANIMAL HOSPITAL LLC?
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Scheduling
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Competitive Compensation
- Fun Working Environment
- Interact with Pets
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate highly skilled Certified Veterinarian Technician and Veterinary Assistants to join the team at our successful clinic. Veterinary Technician responsibilities include assisting the Veterinarian with surgeries and procedures, coordinating animal care, and monitoring animal recovery. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other experienced professionals. You will work closely with the entire clinic staff to ensure the health and well-being of all of our pet patients. We are a bustling and dynamic privately owned hospital, offering a wide range of opportunities to enhance your expertise through cutting-edge techniques such as laser treatments, dentistry, ultrasound, and much more. If you are passionate about providing exceptional animal care, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Triage pets as they arrive at the clinic
- Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history
- Take vital signs and acquire blood samples
- Managing surgical patients from check-in to check-out, including surgery monitoring and recovery
- Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions for clients
- Keep accurate patient records
- Running in-house IDEXX Lab Equipment
- Proficient in Phlebotomy
- Cephalic
- Saphenous
- Jugular
- Placing IV Catheters
- Following up with clients after visits or procedures by phone or text and relaying pertinent information to doctors
- Daily chores
- Cleaning
- Maintaining all laboratory equipment
- Assisting with hospitalized patients
- Cleaning kennels
- Cleaning floors
- Restraint
- Other hospital duties that may be involved (we do have a cleaning crew twice weekly)
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or in a similar role, Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT - preferred by not required)
- Knowledge of animal care and handling
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment
- Patience and a love for animals
Schedule
- 10-hour shifts
- Day shift
- No nights
- Overtime (occasionally)
- Weekends as needed
- Usually every other Saturday
- Closed Sunday's
Salary : $18 - $24