Licensed Veterinary Technician

Catholic Health; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Westland Veterinary Hospital seeks a part-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide in-patient medical care, assist with surgical procedures, and educate clients. Join a supportive team that encourages bonding activities outside of work. Candidates should have a strong surgical background and excellent client communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong surgical background required.
• Ability to educate clients on at-home care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and perform diagnostic tasks.
• Prepare and maintain anesthesia and surgical equipment.
• Provide dental care and assist with radiographs.

Skills

Surgical background

Client education

Job description

Overview

Westland Veterinary Hospital has an opportunity for a part-time

Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Website: https://westlandvet.com/

We are a full-service veterinary hospital that offers specialty and generalized pet care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets such as birds, rabbits, ferrets, and other pocket pets! We offer a wide variety of diagnostic services, and surgical procedures, such as spaying and neutering for dogs, cats, vaccinations, microchipping, and routine check-ups.

Location: 7610 N Wayne Rd, Westland, MI 48185

Shift Details: Tues-Thurs 8am-3:30 pm (part time)

Hospital Hours:

Monday - Wednesday 8:00am - 6:30pm

Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm

Sunday Closed

Pay Range: $20 - $25 (based on experience)

Skills: We are looking for someone with a strong surgical background and talent for client education!

Westland Veterinary Hospital is a small, but mighty, 3 doctor practice in Westland, MI. We offer a wide variety of diagnostic services, x-ray examinations, surgical procedures (including CO2 laser), vaccinations, ultrasound, and routine check-ups. As a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital, we currently service dogs and cats.

We have an inclusive and supportive culture. We try to do quarterly team bonding outside of the clinic that has included in the past; Kayaking, Axe throwing, potlucks and more.

Come join our team!

Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery - Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
• Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
• Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
• Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
• Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
• Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Assist with inventory control - informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.