What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary technician position at Maplewood Animal Hospital?
Maplewood Animal Hospital is seeking an organized, compassionate and service-oriented Veterinary technician to join our team. As a veterinary technician, you will aide our veterinarians during examinations/medical treatments and provide direct care to our animal patients. We invite you to explore an opportunity to work with our dedicated, caring team to enriching the lives of pets and people.
This job might be for you if
- You genuinely enjoy working with animals and are able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill, or in pain
- You are able to remain calm during a medical crisis
- You love the teamwork approach and work well with all levels of hospital team members
- You have excellent communication skills
As a Veterinary technician, a typical day might include the following
- Keeping accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
- Performing physical assessments; record observations legibly
- Handling client’s medical questions with confidence and directing to veterinarians when appropriate
- Preparing estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies
- Explaining necessary follow-up and homecare instructions
- Performing clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; drawing blood for laboratory analysis; maintaining files of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records
- Effectively positioning for and taking radiographs
- Placing IV catheters and properly caring for them
To land this gig, you must have at least 1 year experience as a veterinary technician. We would love to have you on our team!!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $10.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $20