Registered Veterinary Technician at Akron-Medina Veterinary Hospital (SIGN-ON BONUS!)
About The Position
Akron-Medina Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort, serving the greater Akron areas of Medina, Copley, and Fairlawn since 1965, is a small animal care facility seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician. This role involves assisting veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitoring hospitalized pets, managing inventory, preparing prescriptions, performing laboratory work, educating clients, and assisting with surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule, strong surgery/surgery tech skills, and a state license as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician. The hospital emphasizes patience, compassion, collaboration, communication, organization, and client satisfaction.
Requirements
- State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
- Ability to work on weekends as required
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
- Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
- Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
- Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
- Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
Nice To Haves
- Previous veterinary experience preferred
- Strong background in surgery/surgery tech skills
- Able to work a flexible schedule
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
- Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
- Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
- Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
- Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
- Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
- Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
- Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
- Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
- Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits or accounts
- Bonus incentive
- Flexible work schedules
- Career and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- $500 Sign-on Bonus!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
