Compassionate Vet Tech: Surgery, Dental & Client Care

Abqpetcarehospital; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mountainwood Pet Hospital in Windsor, CO, is seeking an enthusiastic veterinary technician to join our growing team. You will assist veterinarians in surgery and in exams, perform dental cleanings, place IV catheters, take digital radiographs, and run in-house diagnostic tests while communicating clearly with clients.

Ideal candidates have an Associate Degree (preferred), 2 years of veterinary experience (preferred), and certification (preferred).

Qualifications

• Associate Degree (Preferred)
• Veterinary Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians in surgery and in exam rooms
• Performing dental cleanings
• Assisting with all surgical procedures
• Placing IV catheters
• Taking digital radiographs
• Performing diagnostic tests including in-house labs
• Collecting blood samples
• Filling prescriptions
• Communicating directly with clients via phone, text, and in person
• Answering a multi-line phone system
• Scheduling appointments and/or surgical procedures
• Greeting clients and patients in person and over the phone
• Checking patients in/out for surgical procedures

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

Associate Degree

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

Mountainwood Pet Hospital in Windsor, CO, is seeking an enthusiastic veterinary technician to join our growing team. You will assist veterinarians in surgery and in exams, perform dental cleanings, place IV catheters, take digital radiographs, and run in-house diagnostic tests while communicating clearly with clients.

Ideal candidates have an Associate Degree (preferred), 2 years of veterinary experience (preferred), and certification (preferred).