Vet Tech - Flexible Hours, No Weekends, PTO & Benefits

Salina Veterinary Hospital; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Bonus incentive

Employee discount

No weekends

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Salina Veterinary Hospital in Salina, KS, is a premier full-service veterinary facility serving small animals. We seek a Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians, monitor hospitalized pets, prepare prescriptions, and assist with surgical procedures.

You will educate clients, perform in-house lab work, take radiographs, manage supplies, and support daily patient care with a compassionate team. Prior veterinary experience preferred; lifting up to 25 lbs, OSHA safety, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and equipment up to 25 pounds; with assistance over 25 pounds.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

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.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Salina Veterinary Hospital in Salina, KS, is a premier full-service veterinary facility serving small animals. We seek a Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians, monitor hospitalized pets, prepare prescriptions, and assist with surgical procedures.

You will educate clients, perform in-house lab work, take radiographs, manage supplies, and support daily patient care with a compassionate team. Prior veterinary experience preferred; lifting up to 25 lbs, OSHA safety, and strong communication