Certified Veterinary Technician - Sign-On Bonus Available!
About The Position
Animal Outpatient Specialty Network (AOSN) is a privately-owned, veterinary outpatient specialty company with the world’s largest unified group of veterinary specialists. The Pet Dentist, part of AOSN, is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join their team. This role offers a $500 sign-on bonus, payable after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period. The ideal candidate will be energetic, positive, upbeat, take initiative, be committed to the clinic's needs, punctual, willing to teach others, open to diversity, adaptable to change, accountable, and able to see the big picture.
Requirements
- College or college-equivalent education as required in becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician
- Previous experience or training / education in a veterinary facility required
- Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary
- Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change
- Phlebotomy
- IV Catheter placement
- Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
- Anesthetic induction
- Anesthetic monitoring
- Assisting in surgery
- Ability to use a stethoscope
- Advising pet owners on proper care
- Dependable attendance is required
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
- Must be willing to work long hours under pressure conditions
- The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate excellent relations with client / pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
- Exceed the client’s expectations of service
- Provide compassionate nursing care for all patients
- Perform housekeeping / maintenance duties
- Perform a cursory exam
- Clearly communicate your discussion with the owner to a doctor
- Record keeping
- Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor
Benefits
- A 4/10 work week (Monday – Friday)
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Competitive wages
- Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
- Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
- 401K with employer match
- CE opportunities
- Uniforms
- Discounts on services and medications for employee pets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
