Certified Veterinary Technician

Mission Veterinary Partners; Waukesha (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary clinic as a Certified Veterinary Technician, where you will provide essential medical support to our furry patients. In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to mentor team members, ensure high-quality patient care, and contribute to a positive work environment. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on core values, this innovative clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive team atmosphere. If you are passionate about animal care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous PTO

Pet health discounts

401K match

Qualifications

• Proficient in various veterinary skills including surgery and nursing.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Mentor team members and assist with performance evaluations.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist clients with inquiries.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Pharmacy skills

Radiology skills

Surgery skills

Dental skills

Nursing skills

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Certification as Veterinary Technician

Job description

Waukesha Walk-In Vet is looking to add a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to our growing team!

At Waukesha Walk-In Vet, we provide services to companion pets 6 days a week. We are a fast-paced clinic with both walk-in and scheduled appointments, offering urgent care as needed. To ensure all of our furry patients are seen in a timely manner, we keep our appointments open to accommodate all schedules. Each and every member of our staff is highly trained to help in all areas of our hospital. We pride ourselves on our team’s diverse backgrounds, as each of them has something unique to offer.

Clinic hours: Monday-Friday 9a-7p and Saturday 9a-5p

Compensation: $25-28/hour

Job Summary: The Certified Veterinary Technician provides 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.
• 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.

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 lasts 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Veterinary Services