Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Carevet; Cave Springs (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Revenue sharing program

Growth opportunities

Continuing education

Best-in-class benefits

Job summary

CareVet of Cave Springs, AR is seeking a Veterinary Technician / Assistant to join our hospital team. You will review patient records, take histories and vital signs, and help with admissions, discharges, and in-house prescriptions.

You will assist doctors during exams and procedures, prepare patients for anesthesia, and perform blood draws and catheter placements. We offer a living wage, best-in-class benefits, education support, and a revenue-sharing program to recognize your value in the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–2 years related experience or training; Arkansas RVT preferred, not required.
• Willingness to train the right candidate.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Check patient records for histories and enter data.
• Take medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintain client educational materials in an efficient manner.
• Admit and discharge patients.
• Process and log prescription refills in-house, call-out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Monitor hospital patients and log vital signs.
• Administer medications to patients as needed.
• Place catheters and perform blood draws.
• Restrain and assist the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Client communication

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Arkansas RVT preferred

Job description

Veterinary Technician / Assistant - CareVet of Cave Springs (Cave Springs, AR)

We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities - whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Admits and discharges patients.
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.
• Administering medications to patients as needed.
• Placing catheters and performing blood draws.
• Restraining and assisting the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
• Other duties as assigned.

Denotes an Essential Function

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Veterinary Technicians inArkansasare preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including:

• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance