Animal Technician

About Us:

We are growing!!! We are looking for veterinary technicians to join our fun, collaborative, and professional team! We are looking for an experienced veterinary technician with at least one year experience. Certified Veterinary Technician is preferred, but not required.

PetSmart Veterinary Services is a private practice located inside the PetSmart retail store in Wausau, WI. We are a full-service veterinary hospital offering medical, surgical, and preventative care services. We pride ourselves on offering quality medical care to our patients.

Skills for this position include: venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, dental prophylaxis, radiology set-up, taking radiographs, processing laboratory samples, excellent client communication, and experience with medical record keeping. If you are motivated, have attention to detail, have great communication, and passionate about animals, we want to hear from your!

Wausau is located in the heart of WI with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities including water/lake activities in the summer and skiing at Granite Peak in the winter. Wausau also has an artistic flare including the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and the Grand Theater. Ample great restaurants and breweries offer something for everyone’s taste. Wausau is a great place to raise a family and join a great community!

Responsibilities:

-Set IV catheters.

-Run and monitor anesthesia.
- Assist veterinarians in providing medical care to animals
- Perform various laboratory tests, such as blood work and urinalysis
- Administer medications and vaccines to animals as directed by veterinarians
- Prepare animals for surgery and assist during surgical procedures
- Monitor and record vital signs of animals during procedures and treatments
- Provide post-operative care and monitor recovery of animals
- Educate pet owners on proper animal care and treatment plans
- Maintain accurate medical records for all animals under care

-Clean and sanitize animal enclosures, exam rooms, and equipment
- Reception duties such as answering phone call and scheduling appointments

Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent: required.

-Associate's degree in Veterinary Technician/Technology: required.
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT): not required but is a plus.
- Previous experience working as a veterinary technician is highly desired
- Strong knowledge of animal physiology, husbandry, and handling techniques
- Proficient in performing veterinary critical care procedures
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with veterinarians and other staff members

Skills:
- Dog handling: Ability to safely handle dogs of various sizes and temperaments during exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Veterinary critical care: Proficiency in providing emergency medical care to animals in critical condition.
- Animal handling: Ability to safely handle a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, etc.
- Animal physiology: Understanding of the biological processes and functions of animals' bodies.
- Kennel: Knowledge of kennel management practices.
- Animal restraint: Skill in safely restraining animals during exams, treatments, and procedures.
-Animal care: Ability to provide compassionate care for animals, including monitoring their well-being and addressing their needs.

-Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all tasks or responsibilities that may be required.

-Note: This job posting is for a position with an independent franchise entity, and not PetSmart Veterinary Services (PVS) or its affiliates. Each franchise location is individually owned and operated. Wages and benefits may vary from franchise-to-franchise. The independent franchisee, and not PVS, is alone responsible for all employment related matters in this veterinary hospital, including but not limited to hiring, firing, disciplinary action, supervisions, staffing, and scheduling. PVS is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of independent franchisees and does not employ independent franchisees' employees. If you are hired for this job posting, the independent franchisee, and not PVS, will be your employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25