Veterinary Technician

Boulevard Animal Hospital•Shelby, IA

10d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a Veterinary Technician role where you can put your skills to work, keep learning, and make a difference for pets and their people every day? We’re looking for a compassionate, dependable Veterinary Technician to join our team! In this role, you’ll work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide high-quality patient care while helping keep the hospital running smoothly. From supporting appointments and treatments to assisting with diagnostics, surgery, and client education, you’ll play an important part in nearly every aspect of the patient experience. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable jumping in where needed, communicates well, and genuinely enjoys being part of a collaborative veterinary team.

Requirements

The ability to safely handle and care for animals of varying sizes, weights, and temperaments
Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and patient care skills
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced veterinary environment while maintaining attention to detail and patient safety
A commitment to learning, professional development, and continuous improvement
The ability to follow hospital policies, procedures, and assigned responsibilities
Basic mathematical skills for calculations, accurate measurements, numerical information, and recordkeeping
Comfort learning and using technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support patient care, communication, workflow efficiency, and accurate medical documentation
The physical ability to stand and walk frequently throughout the workday and perform tasks that may require bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion
The ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently and assist with heavier loads when needed
The ability to safely restrain, lift, position, and move veterinary patients
A compassionate approach to patient care and a commitment to providing an excellent experience for pets and their people

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care, handling, restraint, monitoring, and comfort
Obtain patient histories and other relevant patient information
Collect samples and assist with treatments and procedures within your assigned responsibilities
Prepare, clean, and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, equipment, and supplies
Support diagnostic procedures, laboratory testing, and radiology
Assist with anesthesia, surgery, patient positioning, monitoring, and recovery as assigned
Administer non-controlled medications, supplements, and treatments as directed and permitted
Monitor patient well-being and promptly communicate observations or concerns to veterinarians and veterinary technicians
Maintain accurate medical records and documentation
Educate clients about patient care, medications, preventive care, treatment plans, and hospital recommendations as directed
Communicate professionally with clients and team members in person and through approved phone, text, email, and electronic communication systems
Assist with client questions and concerns and escalate issues when appropriate
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment
Follow hospital policies, OSHA requirements, safety protocols, and infection prevention and control practices
Use veterinary medical equipment, computers, mobile devices, and other technology needed to support patient care and hospital operations
Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and professional team environment