Veterinary Technician

NVA General Practice; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Zachary, Louisiana is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to provide compassionate patient care. The ideal candidate will be responsible for triaging patients, assisting with diagnostic procedures, and discussing treatment plans with clients.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong affinity for animals. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of work experience as a veterinary technician.
• Outstanding people skills.
• Undeterred by being scratched and bitten by patients.

Responsibilities

• Triaging patients and taking their vitals.
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures.
• Discussing treatment plans and estimates with clients.
• Inserting IV catheters and monitoring anesthesia.
• Processing specimens in the laboratory.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Ability to multitask

Team player

Strong affinity for animals

Education

Associate degree in veterinary technology

Job description

Overview

We are looking to hire an experienced veterinary technician to provide compassionate patient care and positive client experiences. The veterinary technician will provide acute/critical care nursing, triage patients, coordinate their care, and provide them with care before and after surgery by taking their vitals, performing phlebotomy duties, and providing intramuscular (IM), intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous (SQ) injections. You will discuss treatments and disease processes with clients, systematize and track patient diagnostics, and communicate with clients, veterinarians and pharmacies regarding patients' needs.

Responsibilities

• Triaging patients and taking their vitals, and acquiring patient history and other information from clients.
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures.
• Discussing treatment plans and estimates, and payment options with clients.
• Acquiring cephalic, saphenous, and jugular blood samples.
• Inserting IV catheters, and monitoring anesthesia, ventilators, and fluid therapy.
• Processing specimens in the in-house laboratory and submitting specimens to outside laboratories.
• Entering patients\' service charges into the computer database and keeping accurate patient records.
• Explaining patient instructions to clients and sharing educational materials.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of work experience as a veterinary technician.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong affinity for animals.
• Outstanding people skills.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Undeterred by being scratched and bitten by patients.
• Team player.
• Associate degree in veterinary technology from an accredited school. (PREFERRED NOT REQUIRED)

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts in hospital