Registered Veterinary Technician

Newberlinvet; Center Road (NC, PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary clinic is seeking a Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will work closely with veterinarians, assisting in medical procedures, performing diagnostic tests, and providing exceptional care to pets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in veterinary practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a supportive atmosphere focused on professional growth and the well-being of both staff and patients. If you're passionate about animal care and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in various veterinary skills including surgery and nursing.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and provide patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and mentorship to support staff.
• Ensure excellent client communication and patient record accuracy.
• Assist in medical procedures and maintain hospital operations.

Skills

Veterinary Skills

Patient Care

Client Communication

Surgical Assistance

Laboratory Skills

Pharmacy Knowledge

Radiology Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

State Department of Regulation Licensing

Veterinary Industry Experience

Job description

Overview

BRUNSWICK ANIMAL HOSPITAL

IS HIRING!

Brunswick Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a

Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Location: 2909 Center Rd., Brunswick, Ohio 44212

Clinic Hours:

Monday 8:00am - 6:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm

Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm

Sunday Closed

Shift Details: This position is full time. Every other Saturday required.

Pay Range: $17 - $22/hour (based on experience)

Brunswick Animal Hospital is a well-established, compassionate veterinary clinic that provides exceptional care to our community’s pets. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, collaborative environment for our team, with a focus on professional growth and a high standard of patient care.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our dynamic team. As an RVT at Brunswick Animal Hospital, you will work closely with our veterinarians and support staff to provide top-quality care to our patients. You will assist in various medical procedures, perform diagnostic testing, educate pet owners, and ensure a smooth and efficient operation of the hospital.

Job Summary: The Registered Veterinary Technician provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The Registered Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Additional Functions:

• Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
• Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.
• Take part in training as necessary.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Delegate additional cleaning duties as necessary during slow times in the absence of a supervisor.
• Identify areas or items needing additional attention.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must be confident around pets.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• State Department of Regulation Licensing required.
• 1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee 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 employee must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee 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 employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee 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.

Travel required: Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.