Veterinary Technician / Assistant

CareVet; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

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

Paid time off

Free continuing education

Job summary

A veterinary care provider located in St Peters, MO is seeking an entry-level Veterinary Technician / Assistant. This role involves managing patient care, including vital sign checks and assistive duties during examinations. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for Registered Veterinary Technicians. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• Ability to check patient medical records and document vital signs.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, bend, and stand for long periods.
• Experience with patient care and veterinary procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Checks patient medical records for past histories.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Administers medications to patients as needed.
• Restrains and assists the doctor during procedures.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Registered Veterinary Technician in MO

Job description

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Company: CareVet

Location: St Peters, MO 63376

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.*
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.*
• 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 GED; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Veterinary Technicians in MO are preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program!
• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Mental health support
• And more!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider