Certified Veterinary Technician

Newberlinvet; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Gasow Veterinary Hospital is searching for a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our TEAM!

Website: gasowvet.com

Location: 36877 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

Clinic hours: Monday- Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 10am-4pm

(potential for extending Urgent Care hours by the end of the year)

Shift Details: Schedules can vary and will include 2-3 evenings per week with a rotating weekend day 2-3 times a month. Schedules are set approximately 60 days in advance to allow for work/life balance and planning.

Compensation: $22-25/hr - will be commensurate with experience

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL of $5.00 is offered for working our urgent care hours (Urgent Care hours are 6-9 Monday - Friday and Saturdays and Sundays).

We are open 7 days a week and offer routine veterinary care, as well as Urgent Care on nights and weekends. This is an awesome opportunity for a licensed veterinary technician who wants to offer high quality medical care to patients while advancing their own personal goals!

We are a AAHA accredited, 7 doctor practice that offers urgent care, CT scan, echocardiograms, ultrasound, laparoscopic surgery and more. Coming soon, endoscopy and oncology services will be available.

We have recently moved into our state-of-the-art NEW facility. This new facility has 14 exam rooms, 2 comfort rooms, 3 surgical suites and more.

We have added lots of bells and whistles for new equipment including Vetscaple CO2 surgical laser which minimizes bleeding, reduces risk of infection, and less post-operative pain, swelling and discomfort.

Our clinic has a growth mindset that focuses on not only the growth of the practice, but growth of our employees as well. We have lunch and learns every other month, monthly one-on-ones to establish goals, and a supportive staff ready to help teach and support one another.

We are looking for someone that has 2-3 years experience and a passion for surgery. We are looking for someone familiar with reading and understanding ECG's, comfortable with CRI's, adjusting anesthesia and a love for dentals.

Come elevate your career with us!

Benefits:

• PTO - 80 hours
• Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.
• Holiday Pay - 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)
• Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises
• Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.
• Medical, Vision and Dental plans available
• FSA and HSA options available
• Maternity Leave
• 401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match
• Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and stress
• Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Insurances Available
• Pet Benefits
• Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75
• CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year
• Scholarship Program for Veterinary Technicians that want to become credentialed
• Internal Employee Rewards Program

Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• Responsible for in-patient medical care - administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery - prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilizes anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry - provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
• Radiology - position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties - responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools.
• Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
• Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments - blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals.
• Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed - answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Assist with inventory control - informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• Ability to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties in a hospital environment.
• Ability to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• Routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and occasionally exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.