Experienced Veterinary Technician

Stlouisanimalemergencyclinic; Crestwood (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal emergency clinic in Crestwood is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician for evening and overnight shifts. The role requires strong customer service skills and the ability to perform various veterinary tasks, including triage, surgical assistance, and patient care. Join a dedicated team that values growth and compassion in animal care.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options

Overnight shift differentials

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to work under pressure and long hours.
• Must have controllable allergies to animals.

Responsibilities

• Collect vitals and perform diagnostic tests.
• Assist in surgeries and monitor anesthesia.
• Maintain cleanliness and documentation of medical records.

Skills

Effective triage

Diagnostic preparation

IV Catheter placement

Venipuncture

Anesthetic monitoring

Surgical assistance

Wound management

Drug administration

Customer service

Job description

Do you thrive in high-pressure situations? Are you an animal lover who cares about not only the best care for the animals but also about providing exceptional customer service? Animal Emergency Clinic of St. Louis is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician, for our evening and overnight shifts, that truly understands the importance of treating our clients, patients, and fellow team members with respect and compassion. Our dedicated team is excited about welcoming new team members who will help us continue our growth and join in as part of the change. Apply now to start your journey with an amazing team where growth is encouraged and appreciated. We look forward to meeting you!

We offer a flexible schedule of either 3/12s, 4/10s, or 5/8s. Basic skills include effective triage and collection of vitals, diagnostic preparation and testing, IV Catheter placement, venipuncture and urine collection, anesthetic monitoring and surgical assistance, wound management, drug administration, and preparation, documentation of medical records, sterilization and cleanliness of the hospital, as well as providing exceptional customer service.

Position Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
• Must be flexible with scheduling, including weekends and holidays.
• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone.
• Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.
• May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.

Overnight Shift Differential

• Mondays - Fridays, $3 differential on the overnights (8p-5a)
• Saturdays and Sundays, $5 differential on the overnights (8p-5a)

PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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