Veterinary Technician / Assistant

CareVet of Bella Vista; Pineville (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Revenue sharing

Growth opportunities

Mental health support

Best-in-class benefits

Education and training

Job summary

CareVet of Bella Vista in Pineville, MO is seeking a Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our team. This full-time position includes a living wage, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and a revenue sharing program.

We tailor growth plans for each team member to advance skills and community service. Responsibilities include patient record review, history taking, vital signs, administering medications, catheter placement, and assisting veterinarians during exams and anesthesia.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–2 years related experience; Missouri Registered Veterinary Technician preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Check patient medical records and enter data into the computer.
• Take medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintain client educational materials.
• Admit and discharge patients.
• Process and log prescription refills in-house, via external pharmacies.
• Monitor hospital patients and log vital signs.
• Administer medications as needed.
• Place catheters and perform blood draws.
• Restrain and assist the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia.

Education

High school diploma or GED; 1–2 years related experience

Job description

Position:Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Location: Pineville, MO

Job Id:5160

# of Openings:2

Veterinary Technician / Assistant
CareVet of Bella Vista, Pineville MO

Summary:

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 in Missouriare 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