Certified Veterinary Technician at Northwest Animal Hospital

Northwest Animal Hospital; Des Plaines (IL); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement

Professional development

Licensing reimbursement

Employee assistance

Employee referrals

Descripción de la vacante

Northwest Animal Hospital is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team and contribute to a patient-first environment. You will assist veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, lab work, and client education as part of our new workflow evolution.

We offer a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits as part of a collaborative, integrative care approach that includes acupuncture, allergy testing, diet consultations, and supplements.

Formación

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician.
• Lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; assist beyond 25 pounds.
• Follow OSHA safety with proper PPE.
• Basic computer skills, MS Office familiarity.
• Basic math and dosing calculations.
• Strong communication for patient safety.

Responsabilidades

• Assist veterinarians in medicine and surgery and other tasks.
• Assist in outpatient exams: histories, vital signs, weights, client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery; monitor vitals during surgery.
• Obtain samples; perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens.
• Take and develop radiographs following safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer medications, anesthesia, vaccines as directed.
• Maintain rooms and equipment; keep areas clean and stocked.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism with clients and patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and team; discuss plans and concerns.

Conocimientos

Patience & Compassion

Team collaboration

Communication

Active listening

Organization

Client care

Educación

Licensed veterinary technician

Descripción del empleo

Practice

We are currently undergoing an exciting clinical evolution. With a brand-new DVM team at the helm, we are actively redefining our medical protocols and elevating the standard of care for every patient that walks through our doors. We built a patient-first environment from the ground up. This is a rare chance to join a practice where your input helps shape our new workflows and ultimately provide the best medical care for our patients. We are proud to highlight our intergrative medicine approach offering acupuncture, allergy testing, diet consultations, & supplements.

More about the Role

The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Credentialed Technicians apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.

Pay $28 - $35

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion:Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork:Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening:Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction:Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• 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 at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range

USD $28.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.