Registered Veterinary Technician
About The Position
The Registered Veterinary Technician provides veterinary nursing and technical care for patients at Troy & Wentzville Veterinary Clinics. Duties include animal restraint, triage, collecting and analyzing laboratory samples, diagnostic imaging, caring for medical and hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability, administering medications, communicating treatment plans to clients, preparing for and assisting with surgery, and managing anesthesia. The role involves exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. The clinics offer virtual and hands-on interactive training and continuing development for employees seeking to grow in their role or advance their careers. The position requires reliability and punctuality, with availability for some Saturday shifts.
Requirements
- Active Registered Veterinary Technician license; current veterinary technology students or recent graduates who have not yet taken the VTNE may also be considered.
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adhering to scheduled shifts.
- Availability to work some Saturday shifts.
- Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
- Expertise in safe, low-stress animal restraint techniques.
- Proficiency in collecting blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
- Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
- Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
- Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of professional experience, preferred but not required.
- Experience in dental radiography.
Responsibilities
- Restrain animals safely and using low-stress techniques.
- Triage incoming patients.
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
- Perform diagnostic imaging.
- Provide management and nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
- Administer medications.
- Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.
- Prepare for and assist with surgery.
- Manage anesthesia and monitor patients during surgery.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, liability, life, and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
- Paid bereavement program
- Paid parental leave program
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles
- Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career development opportunities
- Referral bonus program for most positions
- Potential additional benefits such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
