Veterinary Technician at Harper Woods Veterinary Hospital

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Harper Woods (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Harper Woods Veterinary Hospital in Harper Woods, Michigan, seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians, monitor hospitalized patients, and support surgical procedures.

You will handle in-house lab work, radiographs, client education, and routine patient care, with opportunities for growth and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability as required.
• Prior veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; heavier lifting with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including PPE.
• Basic math to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office).
• Strong communication to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with medicine, surgery, and patient care.
• Take histories, vital signs, and weights during outpatient exams.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Obtain and process samples; perform in-house lab tests.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs with proper safety.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Keep exam rooms and labs clean; restock supplies.
• Communicate with clients about care plans and follow-ups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Dosage math

Computer skills

OSHA PPE safety

Job description

Practice

Established in 1954, Harper Woods Veterinary Hospital offers your companion pets a modern, well equipped hospital with comfortable patient quarters and state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities. We are conveniently located on the East side of Harper Avenue between Allard Ave and Eight Mile Rd at 20102 Harper Avenue in Harper Woods, Michigan.

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 incentiveFlexible 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 $18.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.