Certified Veterinary Technician

Advanced Animal Hospital Group; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Certified Veterinary Technician to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional medical care to pets while mentoring support staff in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to professional growth, the clinic offers a variety of services, ensuring that you will continuously develop your skills. Enjoy a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. If you are passionate about animal care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Discount on veterinary care

Paid time off

Paid major holidays

Yearly uniform allowance

Life insurance

Customized learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in veterinary skills including surgery and anesthesia.
• Ability to handle fast-paced environments and stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and training to medical support staff.
• Ensure excellent client communication and patient care.

Skills

Veterinary Skills

Patient Care

Client Communication

Laboratory Skills

Surgery Skills

Pharmacy Knowledge

Anesthesia Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State Department of Regulation Licensing

1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience

Job description

Overview

Appanasha Pet Clinic is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!

$1,500 sign-on bonus for highly qualified individuals!

Based on experience and skill level.

Appanasha Pet Clinic is the longest established small animal veterinary clinic in the Fox Valley. We have been caring for generations of pets since 1963 and will continue to provide excellent care for generations to come. We are a fast-paced, 8 DVM clinic offering continued skill and career growth with a supportive team to collaborate with.

We are proud to offer a variety of services including but not limited to - wellness exams, radiology, ultrasound, surgery and much more!

Location: 1205 Wittmann Dr., Menasha, WI 54952

Compensation: $22-$27/hour

Shift Details: This is a full-time position working rotational Saturdays. Shift can be 5 - 8 hour shifts per week or 4 - 10 hour shifts per week/flexible.

Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-6pm, Saturdays 8am-3pm, closed on Sundays.

Benefits We Offer:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff
401k retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old
Discount on veterinary care and products for your furry family members
Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff
Yearly uniform allowance
Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff
Customized learning and developmental opportunities!

Apply today for immediate consideration!

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

Essential Functions:

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

• 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.

Additional Functions:

• Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
• Take part in job shadows or working interviews as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• State Department of Regulation Licensing required.
• 1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the 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.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Travel required: Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.

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.