Vet Technician

Community Veterinary Partners•Ellisville, MO

About The Position

Tri-City Animal & Bird Clinic seeks experienced veterinary assistant or technician to join our team! The primary job for a veterinary assistant and technician is to exceed our client's expectations with exceptional patient care. The assistant/technician is the veterinarian's primary support. He/she is routinely entrusted with patient assessments, anesthesia, procedures and treatments. The assistant/technican must be a detail-oriented person who can make good decisions, respond quickly and calmly to crises, and maintain high standards of patient care. They also need to communicate clearly with the doctors, other hospital personnel and clients to ensure that patients receive the care that they need. Veterinary assistants and technicians should enjoy working with diverse people and animals and be friendly and flexible in the face of varying expectations from clients and co-workers. A veterinary assistant/technician's focus is ever changing according to the priority of the moment. This often requires significant multi-tasking and creative thinking ability. They must remain calm and collected in the face of emergency situations in order to lead others through the tasks that must be accomplished. Veterinary assistants and technicians must share a firm belief in the quality of care we provide and communicate this sense of assurance to clients. It is important to know and understand our services and recommendations and be able to clearly convey the value of the services to the clients. Excellent client communication skills and a commitment to outstanding client service are essential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
Minimum age requirement of 18 years old
Minimum of one year experience as a veterinary assistant
Ability to read and comprehend instructions
Effective communication with clients in person and by phone
Experience in caring for animals, proper restraint techniques
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to work with computer-based veterinary software
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Endure standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time
Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment
Take safety precautions for exposure to toxins, drugs, anesthesia and radiation