Veterinary Technician at Countryside Animal Hospital

Countryside Animal Hospital•Waupaca, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Countryside Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join their team. This role involves assisting veterinarians with medical and surgical procedures, client education, patient monitoring, laboratory work, and radiography. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with blood draws, radiographs, Client Service Representative duties, and Kennel responsibilities. The hospital emphasizes teamwork, cross-training, and a positive attitude. The anticipated schedule is Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with 10-hour days, and no weekends or on-call emergency shifts. Pay is based on experience, ranging from $15 to $19 per hour.

Requirements

Previous veterinary experience preferred
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
Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

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.
Assist with Kennel duties such as walking patients, cleaning cages, medicating, feeding, and watering.
Assist with Client Service Representative duties such as answering phones, scheduling, invoicing, payment processing, and client education.
Any other duties as assigned.