Veterinary Technician at Broken Arrow Veterinary Hospital

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus incentive

Development program

License reimbursement

Employee Assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Broken Arrow Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing and client education. The role includes patient handling, sample collection, radiography and medication administration, with a focus on compassionate, high-quality care.

The position requires an Oklahoma state license, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician in state required.
• Strong communication with clients and team.
• Able to multitask and manage patient flow.
• Proficiency with basic computer software and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in exams, anesthesia, surgery and procedures.
• Take histories, vital signs, weights, and client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor anesthesia.
• Collect samples and run in-hospital tests; prepare specimens for external labs.
• Obtain radiographs following safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals as needed during exams.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments per veterinarian directions.
• Maintain clean exam rooms, restock supplies and keep equipment in good condition.
• Demonstrate warmth, professionalism, and compassion in all client interactions.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians and staff about patient plans and concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Education

State license to work as a veterinary technician (CVT/RVT)

Job description

Practice:

Broken Arrow Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital that welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. All the doctors on staff have years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care.

Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm, so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting our veterinarian. Our doctors strive to create a fear free environment by applying different techniques to make your pet’s visit as calm and stress free as possible.

More about the Role:

The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Credentialed Technicians apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.

Pay $18 - $20

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 others’ 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 on 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:

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment.
• 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 computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Benefits Offered:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• 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 $18.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.