Veterinary Technician - Arrowhead Ranch Animal Hospital
About The Position
Veterinary Technician We’re hiring a Veterinary Technician for our growing animal hospital. As a Veterinary Technician, you will assist the doctor with medical procedures, including surgery, while under their direct supervision. You will provide high quality care to all the pets in the hospital’s care and demonstrate excellent customer service to clients. Deliver WOW customer service to client and their pet. Under the supervision of the doctor, assist in surgery care relative to pre-anesthetic protocol, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care. Provide written and verbal communication to client regarding their pet’s care including answering any questions they may have, helping to educate them on treatments, and gaining their consent for treatment plans. Manage medical records through practice management software. Dispense medication, perform x-rays, perform blood draws, place catheters, obtain samples, provide treatments, run diagnostic equipment, administer vaccines, and provide animal restraint when necessary. Set-up, breakdown, cleaning, and maintaining of medical equipment. Assist with cleaning all areas of the hospital.
Requirements
- Comfortable interacting with furry, fuzzy, feathered, and scaly friends with calm and compassion
- Have strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Be able to lift at least 40 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Be a certified veterinary technician (preferred)
- Associate degree in veterinary assisting (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Assist the doctor with medical procedures, including surgery, while under their direct supervision
- Provide high quality care to all the pets in the hospital’s care
- Demonstrate excellent customer service to clients
- Deliver WOW customer service to client and their pet
- Assist in surgery care relative to pre-anesthetic protocol, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care
- Provide written and verbal communication to client regarding their pet’s care including answering any questions they may have, helping to educate them on treatments, and gaining their consent for treatment plans
- Manage medical records through practice management software
- Dispense medication, perform x-rays, perform blood draws, place catheters, obtain samples, provide treatments, run diagnostic equipment, administer vaccines, and provide animal restraint when necessary
- Set-up, breakdown, cleaning, and maintaining of medical equipment
- Assist with cleaning all areas of the hospital
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule (4–10-hour shifts); closed on Sundays
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year
- 7 paid holidays
- Industry-leading pet care discount
- Scrub/uniform allowance
- Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA
- Paid parental leave
- Hands on training and mentorship
- Personal and professional development and opportunities for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
