Licensed Veterinary Technician — Urgent Care, Flexible Hours

Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care & Veterinary Center; Kennewick (WA); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

PTO

Employee pet discount

Zusammenfassung

Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care and Veterinary Center is hiring a licensed veterinary technician to provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

The role includes performing lab procedures, taking patient data, administering treatments, anesthesia, dental work, surgical support, and client education in a

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree from an accredited veterinary technology program or alternative certification route.
• Valid Washington State Veterinary Technician License, current and in good standing.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform active movements (standing, walking, bending).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced urgent care environment.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Aufgaben

• Perform laboratory procedures (e.g., manual differentials, cytology, urinalysis).
• Obtain and record patient data, including vitals and medical history.
• Administer treatments and medications under DVM supervision.
• Calculate drug dosages and create anesthetic plans.
• Place and maintain IV catheters.
• Induce and monitor anesthesia for various procedures.
• Assist in surgical preparation, monitoring, and recovery, adhering to sterile techniques.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and acquire dental radiographs.
• Communicate patient updates and discharge instructions to clients.
• Provide client education on preventative medicine, wellness care, and medication administration.
• Prepare and review treatment plans and estimates with clients.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using Shepherd.
• Assist with emergency resuscitative situations and remain calm under pressure.
• Support reception staff and assist with inventory management.
• Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced urgent care environment.

Kenntnisse

Client communication

Veterinary patient care

Team collaboration

Organization/time management

Calm under pressure

Ausbildung

AVT degree or equivalent certification

Washington State Vet Technician License

Tools

Shepherd

Jobbeschreibung

Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care and Veterinary Center is hiring a licensed veterinary technician to provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

The role includes performing lab procedures, taking patient data, administering treatments, anesthesia, dental work, surgical support, and client education in a