Veterinary Technician at Noble West Animal Hospital

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; Noblesville (IN); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Zusammenfassung

Noble West Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians, monitor hospitalized pets, and educate clients in Noblesville, IN.

Open to Credentialed Veterinary Technicians or highly experienced technicians, with prior surgery and anesthesia monitoring experience. Schedule ~34 hours/week, 8am-4pm (with lunch) and one 8am-2pm shift.

Qualifikationen

• Previous veterinary experience required.
• Open to Credentialed Veterinary Technicians or highly experienced Veterinary Technicians.
• Must have prior surgery and anesthesia monitoring experience.
• Ability to work weekends as required.

Aufgaben

• Assist veterinarians in veterinary medicine and surgery as needed.
• Assist in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs and weights, and client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain samples and perform in-hospital laboratory testing.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Keep rooms and equipment clean and restock supplies.
• Communicate with clients and team members to ensure patient care.

Kenntnisse

Veterinary experience

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Jobbeschreibung

Practice

Noble West Animal Hospital is proud to serve Noblesville, IN, and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.

Practice

Noble West Animal Hospital is proud to serve Noblesville, IN, and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.

We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.

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.

Open to Credentialed Veterinary Technicians or highly experienced Veterinary Technicians. Must have prior surgery and anesthesia monitoring experience.

Anticipated schedule is 34 hours per week which will include 8am-4pm (with lunch) shifts and one 8am-2pm shift.

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 required
• Reliable transportation
• 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 $22.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.