Flexible Veterinary Technician: Patient Care & Surgery

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; Janesville (MN); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Zusammenfassung

Summers Ridge in Janesville, MN is seeking a Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians, monitor hospitalized pets, and support with routine in-house lab work and surgical prep. The position involves taking histories, vital signs, and client education, and requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds with safety PPE in place.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and compassionate patient care, with opportunities to contribute to diagnostics and treatment while maintaining high

Qualifikationen

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• 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 math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Jobbeschreibung

Summers Ridge in Janesville, MN is seeking a Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians, monitor hospitalized pets, and support with routine in-house lab work and surgical prep. The position involves taking histories, vital signs, and client education, and requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds with safety PPE in place.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and compassionate patient care, with opportunities to contribute to diagnostics and treatment while maintaining high