Registered Veterinary Technician at Chagrin Animal Clinic

Chagrin Animal Clinic

Chagrin Falls (OH)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401k, Roth 401k)

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 a full-service animal hospital in Chagrin Falls, OH. You will support veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory work, patient care, and client education.

Ideal candidates are licensed technicians, capable of lifting patients, with strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach to pet care. Exceptional teamwork and professionalism are expected in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

Must hold active state license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician.
Ability to lift patients and equipment up to 25 pounds; assist with heavier lifts with help.
Proficiency with basic computer tasks and veterinary practice software.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in veterinary medicine and surgery.
Take histories, vital signs, and weights during outpatient exams and educate clients.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs intraoperatively.
Collect blood, stool and other samples; perform in-hospital lab tests and prep specimens for external labs.
Obtain radiographs following safety procedures and maintain equipment.
Handle and restrain animals during exams; administer medications and vaccines as directed.
Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and assist team to keep areas organized.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism with clients and patients.
Communicate effectively with veterinarians and team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Education

State license to work as a veterinary technician

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Practice

Chagrin Animal Clinicis a full-service animal hospital and welcomes pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care.Our veterinarianshave 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