Certified Veterinary Technician - Cheyenne Mountain Animal Hospital

Suveto; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital in Colorado Springs as a Certified Veterinary Technician. This full-time role involves performing medical procedures, assisting veterinarians, and educating clients on pet care. Enjoy a supportive team environment with competitive benefits including paid time off and a unique ownership program.

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet care discounts

401K with a true match up to 4%

VSOP grants

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience required.
• Must be certified veterinary technician in the state of Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under veterinarian direction.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations.

Skills

Excellent listening

Communication

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Multitasking

Team player

Basic veterinary medical terminology

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician - Cheyenne Mountain Animal Hospital

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Certified Veterinary Technician - Cheyenne Mountain Animal Hospital

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Cheyenne Mountain Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

At Cheyenne Mountain Animal Hospital we’re dedicated to providing the very best care for our clients and their best four-legged friends. Our team is equipped with advanced technology and services to keep our patients happy, healthy, and safe while they are in our care. We always strive to meet the various needs of our patients.

Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

This is a full-time position; Days, Monday – Friday, with availability to work occasional Saturdays

$20- 24.00 per hour

Essential Job Duties

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
• Perform tech appointments, such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice
• Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
• Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by veterinarian.
• Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
• Assist in operating room, recovery, and post op-nursing care as requested by veterinarian.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Essential Skills And Experience

• Must be certified veterinary technician in the state of Colorado
• At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience required.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to act as a team player.
• Basic veterinary medical terminology required.
  
  

Benefits

Our employment package for full-time employees includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.

Cheyenne Mountain Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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