Veterinary Technician

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Do you thrive in an environment of high quality service and _ compassionate_ team members? Are you ready to fulfill your _ passions_ and _ love going into work_? If you answered yes to these questions, then let me tell you about Prospect Ridge Veterinary Hospital and why this is the place for you...

We strive to treat every pet that walks through our doors as if they are a member of our own family, going above and beyond to ensure they can have a long and happy life. Our family-like approach reaches beyond furry companions!

Prospect Ridge Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Summary:

Our Veterinary Technician's assist alongside the Veterinarian with medical procedures. They begin the examination procedure and continue to help the Veterinarian throughout the examination, diagnosis, and treatment phases. The expected manner of every Veterinary Technician or Assistant is to maintain a professional demeanor at all times, use appropriate medical terminology and support management and fellow team members at all times. Provides exceptional patient care for every case.

Reports to: Technician Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Head Veterinary Technician duties:

• Coordinate staff daily duties for veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants

• Establish/update staff work schedules

• Provide input on hiring/evaluations/discharge

• Train staff

• Coordinate call outs & finding coverage

• Organize regular Staff Meetings

• Maintain open staff communication

• Mediate personnel problems

• Ensure optimal client relations through training/oversight of staff

• Enforce Hospital policies

• Maintain communication board

• Meet with veterinarian and management as needed to problem solve, strategize goals, protocols

• Other duties as needed

Veterinary Technician duties:

• Performing an initial examination of the animal.

• Restraining animals.

• Taking vital signs, drawing blood, placing catheters, and gathering medical histories.

• Providing emergency first aid.

• Performing laboratory procedures.

• Preparing animals and equipment for surgical procedures.

• Administering medications and vaccines prescribed by a veterinarian.

• Taking and processing x-rays.

• Collecting specimens.

• Educating animal owners on many areas of veterinary medicine.

• Cleans animal cages and equipment

• OSHA awareness and compliance.

• Extraordinary customer service.

• Use of appropriate medical terminology.

• Cleaning wounds, changing dressings, nail trims, and anal expressions.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• Ability to make good decisions, solve problems and decide on important matters.

• Ability to act with integrity and uphold high standards of ethical conduct.

• Must be able to organize work efficiently, set priorities, and establish plans and multi-task.

• Must be able to comprehend written material easily and accurately, and be able to express thoughts clearly and succinctly in writing.

• Respect for and willingness to work with clients and patients.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• High school or equivalent (Required)

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred, not required)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Significant experience within a veterinary hospital required.

• Veterinary Technician background (Required).

• Supervisory background.

• Salary commensurate with experience

Are you ready to make a change, take the leap, and emBARK (see what I did there?) on a new journey. Reach out today and tell us you are ready to join our team and show off your talents.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person