Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan for full-time employees

Job summary

The Pet Doctor in O'Fallon, MO is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients.

The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible weekday schedule with one Saturday per month.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal care

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Animal handling

Surgical assistance

Job description

Salary: $18 - $23 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position with a flexible weekday schedule between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The typical schedule includes one Saturday per month from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM .

The Pet Doctor- O'Fallon is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

KeyResponsibilities:

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About the Pet Doctor

The Pet Doctor was founded in 2005 and has provided quality care for O’Fallon and the surrounding communities ever since. Our practice is also St. Charles County’s only American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)- accredited hospital. Simply put, our mission is to provide the very best care for your best friend

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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