Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Sale Creek Veterinary Services is looking to add an experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant to our team!

We are a quality practice that offers top of the line services- comprehensive blood machines, digital xray, dental xray, ultrasonography, general surgery, pet dentistry and more. We provide quality care for small animals, exotics, and small ruminants (goats, sheep, llamas and alpacas). Education is very important to us so we regularly attend continuing education conferences.

Technician Objectives: The Veterinary Technician/Assistant assists in multiple procedures providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, immunizations, as well as client education. 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. This is an overview of the position and the job responsibilities listed do not encompass the entire position.

Position type and expected hours of work:

• Full Time
• Monday - Friday
• No Weekends
• Overtime may be required

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Completed on the job training at a veterinary practice
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (highly preferred)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Technical:

• Exhibit a technical knowledge of products and medications. Demonstrate the ability to explain and educate clients on products and answer their questions regarding product purchase/use.
• Obtain and record patient histories.
• Properly restrain patients without harming yourself or others.
• Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animals.
• Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of the veterinarian.
• Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals.
• Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery.
• Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes, and breathing apparatus are in good working condition.
• Take and process digital radiographs.

Customer Service

• Communicate with and educate pet owners.
• Maintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea, tick, and heartworm products, and assist in marketing beneficial veterinary services, such as a dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay, and neuter.
• Educate clients on products and medications and answer questions regarding product purchase/use.

Basic Skills

• Possession of strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the spelling and meaning of commonly used terminology of veterinary medicine to accurately record results of tests and file veterinary medical reports according to alpha, numeric or subject matter headings.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Critical thinking - Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to multi-task.

Communication Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication, leadership and motivation skills.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services. This includes client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfaction.
• Active listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Professionally perform face-to-face and telephone discussions with clients and team members.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Pet Discount
• Competitive Wages
• Retirement Plan
• Continuing Education
• Supplemental Health Insurance Options'

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Work Remotely

• No

Pay: $10.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $17