Veterinary Technician

Vetpartners; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician to provide exceptional care and support to both pets and their owners. The role includes responsibilities such as client education, animal handling, and record keeping. This full-time position in Wisconsin offers a solid hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, supporting a positive work culture and work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Pet Discount

Qualifications

• One year of Veterinary Technician experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common diseases and preventative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care to all pets and assist in surgeries.
• Educate clients on preventative medicine and address their inquiries.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure facility cleanliness.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Job description

Seeking an independent and compassionate VeterinaryTechnicianto join our team!

This position comes with a generous "Welcome to the Team" bonus!

Parker Animal Careis hiring a full-time Veterinary Technicianto 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

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance including accident, critical illness (for employee, spouse, and children), short term disability, and life insurance (for employee, spouse, and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Closed all major holidays and 7 paid holidays
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• Set Schedule to ensure work-life balance
• Employee Pet Discount: Includes free/discounted lab work, discounts on services & products, as well as a pet food discount program

Salary:$18.00 - $22.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule:Open 8am-6pm, Monday-Saturday. 2 week rotating set schedule. Typically, 4 - 10hr shifts, depending on needs of hospital. Alternating Saturdays required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Communication:(Remove “Provide status updates for hospitalized patients”) Provide home care instructions, including pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
• Client Education & Support:Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
• Customer Service:Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice's products, programs, and services.
• Animal Handling & Care:Provide individualized care to all pets. Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance:Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
• Record Keeping:Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
• Pharmacy Assistance:Dispense medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
• Safety & Technical Skills:Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, including radiographs, cytologies, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; (Remove “perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage”.).

Qualifications:

• One year of Veterinary Technician experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately, while focusing on the individualized needs of each pet
• Knowledgeable about common diseases, vaccinations based on pet exposure, & generalized preventative care. (Remove “states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.”)
• (Remove “Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.”)
• Proficient with venipuncture & IV catheter placements in both cats & dogs

Why Parker Animal Clinic?

We're focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide exceptional, individualized service and care. We provide the highest level of veterinary care and pride ourselves on our client communication and the care and compassion of each member of our team. Parker Animal Clinic believes in a positive work culture and strives to provide a work/life balance to our staff. We promote a positive work environment through team building and a schedule that fits you.

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