Exotics-Focused Veterinary Technician | Sign-On Bonus

Petco; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Incentives

PTO

Job summary

Petco Apple Valley, MN seeks a Veterinary Technician to support Vetco Total Care patients and provide exceptional customer care to owners. The role involves assisting veterinarians, recording medical data, and ensuring high-quality patient services within a collaborative hospital setting.

You will greet clients, help with surgeries and anesthesia, manage records and inventory, and support ongoing training. Growth opportunities and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Must have completed college or college-equivalent education for veterinary technician.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and sympathetic demeanor.
• Has telephone and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, record vital signs, and document in EMR.
• Assist veterinarian with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Perform patient restraint, collect lab samples, dispense medications, maintain EMR.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, relay results, manage records and accounts receivable.
• Prepare patients for procedures, monitor anesthesia, and discharge as needed.
• Provide in-hospital treatments and care for sick patients; assist with dog walking as needed.
• Train new staff and share knowledge as required.
• Maintain a clean, orderly hospital environment and schedule maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Compassionate

Team player

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Petco Apple Valley, MN seeks a Veterinary Technician to support Vetco Total Care patients and provide exceptional customer care to owners. The role involves assisting veterinarians, recording medical data, and ensuring high-quality patient services within a collaborative hospital setting.

You will greet clients, help with surgeries and anesthesia, manage records and inventory, and support ongoing training. Growth opportunities and benefits are available.