Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Carevet; Grain Valley (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, vision, andd d,

Job summary

Crain Veterinary Center is a small animal hospital located in Grain Valley, MO, offering surgery, radiology, internal medicine, dental services, boarding and daycare. We believe in a Whole Person Approach, providing a living wage, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education.

Every team member is eligible for revenue sharing. Growth opportunities are tailored to each team member's career journey.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Veterinary Technicians in Missouri are preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

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.

Job description

Position:Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Location: Grain Valley, MO

Job Id:5168

# of Openings:2

Veterinary Technician / Assistant - Crain Veterinary Center (Grain Valley, MO)

Summary: Crain Veterinary Center is a small animal hospital located in Grain Valley, MO. We are a full-service veterinary hospital offering services from surgery, radiology, internal medicine, dental services, and more. We also offer boarding and daycare services.

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. Must be available to work weekends.

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 inMissouriare 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