Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team. In this full-time role, you'll provide essential care to animals, ensuring their health and well-being while delivering exceptional service to their owners. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, this position offers a supportive work environment where your skills will shine. If you're passionate about animal care and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Professional Development

Employee Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Ability to handle animals safely and knowledge of common disease states.

Responsibilities

• Provide client communication and education regarding patient care.
• Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures.

Skills

Client Communication

Animal Handling

Veterinary Procedures

Customer Service

Record Keeping

Education

Veterinary Technician experience

Job description

Westerville Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician 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

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
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Guardian voluntary benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family, too.

Salary: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: 8-12 hour days, looking for night and weekend availability

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, 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: 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: Assist with dispensing 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, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; 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.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.