Veterinary Technician

CityVet•Highlands Ranch, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

At CityVet, the belief is that healthy pets start with happy people, emphasizing the importance of a positive and compassionate environment in their vet-led clinics. Every employee contributes to this positive atmosphere. A career at CityVet offers growth in a fun, people-first setting where employee development is as crucial as business growth. CityVet is actively seeking Veterinary Technicians to join their team, and Veterinary Technician Assistants with a minimum of 1-year experience will also be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
Lift 50 lbs to waist height
Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication & listening skills
Self-motivated & team-oriented
Weekend availability
Self starter

Responsibilities

Maintain excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients.
Relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice.
Help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and, most importantly, the client.
Assist Veterinarians by prepping patients for surgery (administering anesthesia, taking x-rays, gathering lab specimens), monitoring patients post-op, and restraining animals during exams.
Obtain samples such as stool, blood, and other specimens for testing.
Test gathered samples and assist in interpreting the results.
Administer accurate dosages of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM to patients.
Obtain medical information from clients and provide proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care.
Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed.