Veterinary Technician at Blount Veterinary Clinic

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Blount Veterinary Clinic in Maryville, TN seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians, monitor hospitalized pets, and maintain inventory. You will prepare patients for surgery, obtain samples, perform in-house lab work, educate clients, and assist with procedures.

A strong emphasis on patient care and client communication is essential. The role requires ability to lift up to 25 pounds, weekend availability, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Patience and compassion to remain professional while supporting teammates, clients, and patients.
• Strong collaboration with veterinarians and team members; able to share feedback and implement changes quickly.
• Good communication to convey instructions to clients and the team.
• Active listening to understand needs based on conversations and prior experiences.
• Organizational skills to track lab specimens, medications, instructions and workflow across multiple patients.
• Commitment to delivering high client satisfaction through all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in veterinary medicine and surgery as needed.
• Take histories, vital signs, and weights during outpatient exams and educate clients.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Practice

The veterinary team at Blount Veterinary Clinic, nestled in the heart of Maryville, TN, is a dedicated and compassionate group of professionals who share a profound love for animals and a commitment to providing exceptional care.

Practice

The veterinary team at Blount Veterinary Clinic, nestled in the heart of Maryville, TN, is a dedicated and compassionate group of professionals who share a profound love for animals and a commitment to providing exceptional care.

Our team of doctors are more than just a group of experts; they are passionate advocates for their patients' health and well-being.

More About The Role

The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range

USD $17.00 - USD $19.50 /Hr.