Licensed Veterinary Technician at Veterinary Hospital at the Lake

PetCheck Urgent Care; Sherrills Ford (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a full-service veterinary hospital, where you'll play a vital role in providing exceptional care to animals. As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you will assist veterinarians in various procedures, ensuring that every patient receives the highest quality of care. Your expertise in anesthesia, surgery, and client education will be essential in creating a seamless experience for clients and their pets. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a compassionate team in a supportive environment that values professional development and teamwork. If you are passionate about animal care and have the required experience, we invite you to apply and make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401k)

Bonus incentive

Career development

State licensing fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• State license required for veterinary technicians.
• At least 2 years experience in veterinary care is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in exams, surgeries, and client education.
• Monitor vital signs and perform lab tests on animals.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in medical areas.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Anesthesia

Surgery

Client Education

Communication

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Compassion

Education

State License as Veterinary Technician

Tools

MS Office Applications

Job description

Practice

Veterinary Hospital at the Lake provides full-service small animal care to Sherrils Ford, NC and the surrouding communities.

We are also home to the region’s only referral specialty center for small animal reproduction. Our board-certified specialists in reproduction, called theriogenologists, partner with our breeder clients and their primary care veterinarians to provide their pets with expertise and compassionate care in male and female reproduction and neonatology.

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. The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience working as a veterinary technician, is open to reproductive canine/feline services and is able to work a flexible schedule including some after-hours work.

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 work weekends as required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some after-hours work as required
• Has at least 2 years of experience working as a veterinary technician
• 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

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.