Veterinary Technician

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive veterinary practice in Inver Grove Heights is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their team. The role involves performing various medical tasks, ensuring high productivity, and maintaining excellent communication with clients. Candidates should be adaptable, confident, and capable of meeting the physical demands of the job.

Benefits

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term care

Accident insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Employer Paid STD and LTD

Eligible for performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• Confident and adaptable with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to assess situations and maintain high productivity.
• Physical capability to lift and restrain animals.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, place catheters, and assist with anesthesia.
• Conduct dentals, radiology, and manage computer charting.
• Communicate and educate clients about pet care.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Judgment

Multi-tasking

Job description

Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital is a fun, fast paced, progressive practice, providing general treatment and specialty services such as extensive canine reproductive services, advanced surgery, acupuncture, aging pet care and urgent care services. We support our mission, "Dedicated to your extraordinary pets through compassionate, collaborative medicine," by understanding our patients' needs and clients' expectations, finding appropriate solutions and delivering outstanding services and care.

We're seeking a full-time or part-time Veterinary Technician to perform a variety of responsibilities including drawing blood, placing catheters, anesthesia, dentals, radiology, computer charting, assisting doctors and staff and client communication and education.

Qualified candidates are confident, adaptable, able to assess situations and use good judgment to keep our busy workflow running smooth. Individuals who have dedicated work ethic, excellent communication skills, proficient computer skills, and the ability to multi-task and maintain high productivity are encouraged to apply. Candidates must also be able to meet the position's physical demands including lifting and restraining animals, standing the majority of the workday and extensive use of hands and arms.

Pay Range: $22-$28/hour

Benefits:

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Employer Paid STD and LTD

Eligible for performance-based bonus