Certified Veterinary Technician - Sign-On Bonus Offered!

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakefield Veterinary Group seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician for their progressive practice. This full-time role involves animal handling, assisting veterinarians, and active participation in surgeries. Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology and bring at least a year of related experience.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Must possess an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology.
• Veterinary technician experience required (1 year).
• Animal handling experience required (1 year).

Responsibilities

• Soothing, handling, and restraining animals of all sizes.
• Detail-oriented, documenting patient statistics.
• Assisting with surgeries multiple times a week.

Skills

Monitoring, recording and reporting physical signs of pets

Collecting blood, urine, skin and fecal samples

Client communication

Recording patient vitals and treatment plans

Assisting Veterinarians

Education

Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician - Sign-On Bonus Offered!

Certified Veterinary Technician - Sign-On Bonus Offered!

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Lakefield Veterinary Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Lakefield Veterinary Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$22.00/hr - $28.00/hr

Voted Best Veterinary Practice in Plymouth, MN 2021,2022,and 2024,Rockford Road Animal Hospital is lookingtobring onaCertified Veterinary Techniciantoour Team!We are a progressive, five (soon to be six!)doctorgeneral practice focused on creating a culture of wellbeing, compassion, and collaboration that extends to all team members. Our core values of Respect, Learning, Fun, and Wow Service with the over-arching value of "Do the Right Thing" are the backbone and framework of how we practice medicine, care for ourselves, each other, our patients, and their families.It is our goal that anyone that walks into our practice, on two legs or four,has the best experience possible.

We take pride in our team and our support staff are highly valued and celebrated for their critical contributions to our team.In addition to exemplary medicine, we maintaina collaborative and collegial working environment that supports continued growth and learning in our hospital at all levels.

We offer great benefits, competitive wages, no Sundays, noholidays,and noovernight shifts. We are also a proud AAHA accreditedclinic,and our entire staff is Fear Free Certified.

Candidates should be proficient in animal handling, blood draws, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, as well as comfortable with general knowledge of veterinary care of animals; comfort and confidence with client education and communication isa must. Our ultimate ideal candidate is passionate about surgery and would like to work in the surgery department with ourdoctorsmultiple days a week.We love candidates that are eager to learn and grow and are excited to help those around them do the same!

Learn more about us here:https://rrahospital.com.

Skills Required:

• Monitoring, recording and reporting physical signs of pets.
• Collecting blood, urine, skin and fecal samples as needed.
• Client communication.
• Recording patient vitals, client communications and treatment plans into medical notes.
• Responding to questions in person or over the phone.
• Assisting Veterinarians as needed.
  
  
  

Essential Job Functions:

Veterinary Technicians and Assistants must have a broad knowledge of animal science and medicine. They must be able to successfully soothe, handle and restrain animals, large and small. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented and well-organized in order to take medical histories, carry out instructions, document patient statistics, and update records.

PERSONAL AND PHYSICAL:

• Must be able to work Saturdays.
• Must enjoy working with animals.
• Detail-oriented.
• Must possess sufficient strength and assertiveness to effectively restrain patients.
• Must be able to be on foot a minimum of eight hours per day.
• Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander, and excretions.
• Must have strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Must possess a love of animals and patience when handling pets.
• Must display a professional manner at all times.
  
  
  

Education/Experience:

• Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology required.
  
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour; wage determined based on experience and skill level.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance.
• HSA with employer contribution.
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
  
  
  

Schedule:

• Monday to Saturday.
• 4 x 10.
• 5 x 8.
  
  
  

Education:

• Associate's Degree or Equivalent.
  
  
  

Experience:

• Veterinary technician experience: 1 year (Required).
• Animal handling: 1 year (Required).
  
  
  

Sign on Bonus Potential of Up To $1000!

• Eligible after six months of employment with Rockford Road Animal Hospital.
  
  
  

Full Time: PTO; Employee Assistance Program; 401K; Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity; Employer Paid Life and AD&D; Eligible for performance-based bonus.

Part Time: ESST (Sick Time); Employee Assistance Program; 401K; Dental, Vision; Eligible for performance-based bonus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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