Compassionate Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Patient Care

Heartland Veterinary Partners; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

St. Louis Veterinary Center in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians and other staff, monitor hospitalized pets, maintain equipment and supplies, and educate clients about care.

You will assist with exams, prep for surgery, collect samples, run in-house lab tests, take radiographs, and help with anesthesia under supervision. Weekend work may be required; prior veterinary experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Patience, compassion and professionalism in client and patient care.
• Strong collaboration with veterinarians and team members.
• Clear communication with clients and teammates to ensure patient safety.
• Active listening to follow veterinarian instructions and client needs.
• Organizational skills for tracking samples, medications and instructions.
• Efforts to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in medicine and surgery and other tasks.
• Assist in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs and weights; provide client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Obtain and process samples; perform in-house lab work and prepare for outside labs.
• Take, develop and maintain radiographs with proper safety.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams as needed.
• Administer medications, anesthesia, vaccines and treatments as directed.
• Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms and equipment; support the team and keep public areas tidy.

Skills

Patience

Collaboration

Communication

Active Listening

Organization

Client Satisfaction

Job description

St. Louis Veterinary Center in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians and other staff, monitor hospitalized pets, maintain equipment and supplies, and educate clients about care.

You will assist with exams, prep for surgery, collect samples, run in-house lab tests, take radiographs, and help with anesthesia under supervision. Weekend work may be required; prior veterinary experience is preferred.