Veterinary Assistant at Leitchfield Veterinary Clinic

Leitchfield Veterinary Clinic; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and

Bonus incentive

Career and professional development

State licensing fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Leitchfield Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our mixed-animal hospital in Leitchfield, KY. You will support veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, lab work, patient nursing, and client education.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, preparing for surgery, drawing blood, running labs, taking radiographs, and ensuring high standards of patient care and client communication.

Qualifications

• State license to work as a veterinary technician in the state of employment.
• Able to lift patients and equipment up to 25 pounds (with assistance for heavier lifts).
• Familiar with OSHA safety techniques and PPE.
• Strong communication skills for patient safety.
• Proficient with basic computer skills and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in medicine and surgery as needed.
• Take histories, vital signs, and weights; educate clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor during procedures.
• Collect samples and run in-hospital labs; prep specimens for outside labs.
• Take and maintain radiographs following safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams.

Skills

Patience & compassion

Collaboration & teamwork

Communication

Active listening

Organization

Client satisfaction

Education

State license to work as a veterinary technician

Tools

MS Office

Radiography

Job description

Practice

Our mixed animal hospital opened its doors in 1980 and offers a wide range of medical services and surgeries for both large and small animals. We’re located at 676 Commerce Dr in Leitchfield, and we have ample space for parking within a safe, low traffic area for your pet.

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.

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

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range

USD $16.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.