Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Carevet; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Revenue sharing program

Job summary

Forever Vets at Murabella in St. Augustine, FL is seeking a Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our team. The role involves medical record management, taking histories and vital signs, administering medications, and supporting doctors during exams and procedures.

We value a Whole Person Approach with a living wage, strong benefits, mental health support, and ongoing education. Training is available for the right candidate with opportunities for growth and participation in a revenue sharing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; and 1–2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination.
• Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT) in FL preferred, not required; we are open to training the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Check patient medical records for past histories and enter into computer system.
• Take medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintain client educational material and resources.
• Admit and discharge patients as needed.
• Process and log prescription refills; Coordinate with in-house and online pharmacies.
• Monitor hospital patients and log vital signs.
• Administer medications to patients as needed.
• Place catheters and perform blood draws.
• Restraining and assisting doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

RVT in FL preferred

Job description

Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Forever Vets at Murabella (St. Augustine, FL)

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 FLare 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