What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician/Assistant position at Valley View Veterinary Clinic?
About us
Valley View Veterinary Clinic is a small business in Council Bluffs, IA. We are professional, customer-centric, fast-paced and our goal is to keep clients' pets happy and healthy.
Duties
- Greet and welcome clients in a professional and friendly manner, as well as weighing pets, collecting history and TPR.
- Use of Avimark software to enter charges and assist veterinarians with entering history.
- Administer oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intervenous medications or vaccination.
- Safely restrain cats and dogs
- Trim nails, ear cleaning, sanitary clips, application of devises like freestyle libre and ability to express anal glands
- Ability to pull blood for labwork as requested by veterinarian
- Ability to place an IV Catheter under the supervision of veterinarian
- Ability to create and read ear cytology slides
- Ability to learn how to operate and use our x-ray and therapy laser
- Ability to run labwork on inhouse IDEXX machines as well as properly ordering and packaging labwork that is sent to IDEXX and Physicians Lab.
- Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies
- Assist with filling prescription medications
- Assist with surgical procedures, anesthetic monitoring, and humane euthanasia.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or certification is a preferred
- Iowa Veterinary Technician license preferred but not required
- Strong clerical and administrative skills
- Proficient computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
Technicians play a crucial role in providing exceptional customer service and support to veterinarians. Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously will contribute to the smooth operation of our fast-paced clinic.
We offer competitive compensation based on experience. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.
If you are a motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply! Please submit your resume along with your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay:
- Unlicensed Technicians: Starting at $18.00
- Licensed Technicians: Starting at $20.00
Pay is negotiable based on experience.
Benefits:
Expected hours:
- Mondays day shift
- Fridays day shift
- Saturdays mornings
Benefits for both Full and Part time:
- Employee discount
- Invitation/Access to local CE opportunities
- Flexible hours
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship
Pay: $26.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $33