Credentialed Veterinary Technician at Dodgeville Veterinary Service

Heartland Veterinary Partners

Dodgeville (WI)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and

Bonus incentive

Career and professional development

State licensing fee reimbursement

Personal pet discount

Flexible scheduling

Uniform allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Dodgeville Veterinary Services in Dodgeville, WI seeks a credentialed veterinary technician to support veterinarians with anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, lab work, and client education.

The role offers a structured schedule with no weekends or emergency hours, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, licensing reimbursement, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Must hold a state license to work as a veterinary technician in the employment state.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; assistive lifting over 25 pounds.
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
Basic computer skills (MS Office).
Solid math skills to calculate medication dosages.
Strong communication to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in veterinary medicine and surgery.
Take histories, vital signs, and weights; educate clients during outpatient exams.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
Collect blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital lab testing.
Take, develop and maintain radiographs following safety procedures.
Handle and restrain animals during exams as needed.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments.
Keep exam rooms, treatment and lab areas clean and stocked; assist team members.
Demonstrate warmth and professionalism in client and patient interactions.
Communicate with veterinarians and team members about patient plans and concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Practice

Since 1963, pet owners in Dodgeville have come to rely on our Dodgeville Veterinary Services' skilled veterinarians and knowledgeable staff to help their cherished companions live long, happy and healthy lives. We are a progressive small animal practice known for executing elevated levels of medicine. Additionally, we are Fear Free certified and AAHA accredited.

Practice

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.

Anticipated Schedule

Monday and Wednesday 7:30 am - 6pm
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
NO WEEKENDS OR EMERGENCY HOURS!

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