Certified Veterinary Technician

California Veterinary Hospital; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Bemidji is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join their team. The role includes providing medical care to patients, mentoring support staff, and ensuring smooth operations within a fast-paced environment. The hospital emphasizes work-life balance with a 4-day work week and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401k contributions

PTO & CE allowance

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Pet benefit program

Potential yearly bonus

Qualifications

• Proficient in skills ranging from laboratory to surgical duties.
• Ability to manage stressful situations calmly and efficiently.
• Knowledge of anesthesia and recovery states.

Responsibilities

• Guide support staff to ensure smooth shift operations.
• Provide patient care under DVM supervision.
• Maintain accurate medical records and client communications.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Pharmacy skills

Radiology skills

Surgery skills

Dental skills

Nursing skills

Job description

Overview

Bemidji Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our growing team!

Non-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply!

Location:

3610 Comfort Dr NW

Bemidji, MN 56601

Compensation:

Up to $25/hour

Bemidji Veterinary Hospital and Boarding Kennel has been serving the community since the 1940's. We regularly participate in community service, volunteer projects and charity events. This is an amazing, state of the art hospital in Bemidji, Minnesota!

We boast a 10,000+ sq foot facility equipped with a rehabilitation suite (with an underwater treadmill, cold laser, and more!), state of the art surgical suites, and more wet tables than you know what to do with. We are looking to grow this amazing team that supports this rural community.

Shift Details:

Mental health is a top priority at Bemidji Veterinary Hospital. We typically offer a 4-day work week to support work-life balance, with occasional Saturday shifts. We are very accommodating and will work with you to mutually decide a schedule that will benefit both our needs.

Benefits for you:

Potential yearly bonus. 401k contributions. PTO & CE allowance! We offer our employees medical, dental and vision plans! For all the perks and benefits, visit MVP Benefits.

Pet benefits:

We offer a robust pet benefit program including FREE bloodwork, inventory and over the counter items are at cost as well as 50% off services.

We utilize our Vet Tech's to the fullest and have many opportunities for coaching and learning along the way with opportunities for advancement. We offer the high quality treatment modalities and diagnostics.

Check out our hospital tour here!

Job Summary: The Certified Veterinary Technician provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The Certified Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.

• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
• Maintain excellent client communication.

• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client's inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client's medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Qualifications

Talents you'll bring to MVP:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.

• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must be confident around pets.

Why Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP)?

Because we do things a bit differently here. We're a rapidly growing network of veterinary hospitals located throughout the United States. And while it's important to know who we are, it's more important to know what drives us - our mission to be the employer of choice in veterinary medicine. Our actions speak louder than those words. We put people before profits and invest in our talented teams. Our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! MVP is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.

What's in it for you?

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, pet health discounts and dollar for dollar match on 401K...not to mention a team of smart and friendly coworkers!

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.