Registered Veterinary Technician at Chagrin Animal Clinic

Heartland Veterinary Partners

Chagrin Falls (OH)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 39,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401k) and match

Bonus incentive

Career and professional development

State licensing fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Chagrin Animal Clinic is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join the team providing anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, and client education. The role supports veterinarians, with emphasis on accurate patient care and safety across exams and procedures.

Offer includes a sign-on bonus and benefits. Applicants must hold state credentials for veterinary technicians and be able to lift patients and equipment. A supportive, collaborative environment is provided.

Qualifications

State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician
Ability to lift patients and equipment up to 25 pounds; lift over 25 pounds with assistance
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications
Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in medicine and surgery as needed
Take histories, vital signs, weights, and provide client education during outpatient exams
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures
Obtain samples and perform in-hospital lab testing
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following safety procedures
Handle and restrain animals during exams
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments
Maintain cleanliness and restock exam rooms; assist team members as needed
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all client/patient interactions
Communicate with veterinarians and the practice team about plans and concerns
Perform any other duties as assigned

Skills

Patience & compassion

Collaboration & teamwork

Communicating

Active listening

Organization skills

Client satisfaction

Education

State license to practice veterinary technician

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Practice

Chagrin Animal Clinic is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Our veterinarians have years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care.

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.

SIGN ON BONUS

of $500 at 30 days and 90 days!

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 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