Certified Vet Tech — Surgery & Lab Care

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; St. Croix Falls (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401k, Roth 401k)

Licensing fee reimbursement

Bonus incentive

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing and client education. Technicians apply their skills to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful.

This role offers a flexible 4 days/week or 5 days/week schedule, with some Saturdays required. Pay is $19–$22 per hour.

Qualifications

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
• Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds and assist with heavier lifts
• Familiarity with basic computer skills and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed
• Assist in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and provide client education
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments
• Clean and stock exam rooms and restock supplies; help keep public areas clean
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients and patients
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions and patient plans
• Any other duties as assigned

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Education

State license to work as a licensed veterinary technician

Job description

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing and client education. Technicians apply their skills to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful.

This role offers a flexible 4 days/week or 5 days/week schedule, with some Saturdays required. Pay is $19–$22 per hour.