Veterinary Technician - Berthoud Animal Hospital

Suveto; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Pet care discounts

401(k) match up to 4%

VSOP® grants

Job summary

A veterinary care network in Berthoud, Colorado is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician. This position requires experience in surgery and involves performing medical procedures, assisting in surgical operations, and educating pet owners. Applicants should possess a CACVT certification and ideally have over three years of clinical experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, paid time off, and participation in the Veterinary Stock Ownership Plan (VSOP).

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience.
• Must have excellent listening and communication skills.
• Must have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations.
• Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures.

Skills

Triage

Patient restraint

Medication administration

Venipuncture

Dental prophylaxis skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

CACVT certification

Tools

Veterinary practice software

Job description

Berthoud Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is looking for an experienced full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team. This position requires experience in surgery. We provide quality and compassionate veterinary care to pets in the Berthoud and Loveland, CO areas.

Our veterinarians provide services for dogs and cats including wellness care, internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery. Since we established our animal hospital, it has been our mission to serve the pets of the Berthoud, CO community and ensure that they live a long, happy, and healthy life.

Description

The Certified Veterinary Technician is responsible for performing advanced medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

Pay Range is $23.00 to $27.00 per hour.

Essential Job Functions

• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Triage patients and determine if patient is stable or critical.
• Communicate with doctors, technicians, office staff and clients regarding status of patients.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
• Preparation of fluid therapy – infusion pump/syringe pump set up, appropriate IVF set up, fluid types and rates for administration, CRI calculations and monitoring.
• Assist veterinarian in all aspects during surgical procedures; pre‑medication, set up, induction, preparation, maintenance of general anesthesia, surgical monitoring, surgical assisting, recovery, writing post‑op orders and pain management protocols.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Dispense veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x‑ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Prepare patients for discharge to owners including client education about home care and medication to be given.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Current CACVT certification
• At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience is preferred.
• Must have clear and excellent listening and communication skills.
• Proficiencies in triage, patient restraint, medication administration, and venipuncture
• Must have surgery skills including but not limited to:
  • Dental prophylaxis
  • Full‑mouth dental radiographs
  • Induce and monitor anesthesia
  • Prepare surgical site for DVM
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to act as a team player.
• Must have proficient knowledge of veterinarian practice software
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Skills are subject to change dependent on needs of the clinic

Benefits

Our employment package for full‑time employees includes paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401(k) with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full‑time hospital team members receive VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.

Berthoud Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.