Certified Veterinary Technician
About The Position
PAW Health Network is a 24-Hour Animal Care Center that provides an array of diverse services offered to the community, including walk-ins, routine preventative care, urgent care, orthopedic services, and more! PAW Health Network is driven by innovative and streamlined processes, fostering a dynamic environment for perpetual growth through The Collaborative Process (TCP). This system thrives on the open discussion of issues within a collaborative platform, sparking creative problem-solving and the development of real-world, implementable solutions. Our comprehensive training and mentorship program empowers every member of our team to achieve their personal and professional development goals - regardless of experience level – from new graduates to seasoned CVTs.
Requirements
- Certified Veterinary Technician
- 1+ year experience preferred but not required
- A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
- Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
- Weekend availability
- Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
- Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
- Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
- Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
- Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
- Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
- Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
- A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
- Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency
Responsibilities
- Engage PAW’s Collaborative Process in accordance with current operational guidelines.
- Attend individual Collaborative Meetings with members of the Collaborative Team.
- Track progress through Core Training, and track issues and accomplishments as they arise.
- Provide feedback on guidelines, processes and policies with intent to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Attend departmental or All-Staff meetings.
- Perform process related duties including direct and concise communications with caregivers, recognizing and responding to emotionally charged interactions, and utilizing practice management software for estimates, invoices, prescriptions, and certificates.
- Service-minded actions including safe handling, movement, restraint and relocation of patients, maintenance of biosecurity, cleanliness, and isolation protocols, proficient sample acquisition, phlebotomy, laboratory & surgical practices, and reading/interpreting/implementing written medical treatments.
- Practice patient related duties including safe handling, movement, restraint and relocation of patients, maintenance of biosecurity, cleanliness, and isolation protocols, proficient sample acquisition, phlebotomy, laboratory & surgical practices, and reading/interpreting/implementing written medical treatments.
- Triage and assist incoming patients based on urgency of care and available resources.
- Assist and perform in the vaccination of animals.
- Assist in surgical procedures and/or dental prophylaxis.
- Monitor and recover all assigned sedation and anesthetic events.
- Assist and perform first aid and euthanasia.
Benefits
- Health insurance package including Medical, Vision and Dental coverage.
- Paid Time Off & Maternity Leave
- Professional Stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement for those starting their CVT career
- Uniform reimbursement.
- Employee discount for all employee-owned pets.
- 401K with company match.
- On-site meals & corporate gym membership.
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
