Part-Time Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Allgood Animal Hospital PC; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free continuing education

Free mental health support

401k with match (for team members over

Job summary

Allgood Animal Hospital in Burlington, IA is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our team. We emphasize a Whole Person Approach, offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a revenue-sharing program for all team members.

We are dedicated to supporting our community and investing in our staff. Responsibilities include reviewing and entering patient records, taking histories and vital signs, assisting with exams and anesthesia, dispensing refills, and communicating

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1–2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent.
• RVT in Iowa preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Check patient medical records and enter into computer.
• Take medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintain client educational materials.
• Admit and discharge patients.
• Process and log prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Monitor hospital patients and log vitals.
• Administer medications as needed.
• Communicate with clients in person and by phone.
• Restrain and assist the doctor during exams, treatments and anesthesia.

Skills

Customer service

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–2 years related experience

Registered Veterinary Technicians in Iowa preferred

Job description

Part-Time Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Allgood Animal Hospital, Burlington, IA

We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey.

*Denotes an Essential Function

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.*
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.*
• Admits and discharges patients.*
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.*
• Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.*
• Administering medications to patients as needed.*
• Communicating with clients both in-person and over the phone.
• Restraining and assisting the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.*
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ideal candidate will have a positive customer service attitude, be self-motivated and team oriented.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Veterinary Technicians inIowa are preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

Additional Benefits:

• Free continuing education
• Free mental health support
• 401k with match (for team members over 21)