Veterinary Technician Cobblestone Veterinary Hospital

PetCheck Urgent Care; Nixa (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as a Veterinary Technician, where you will assist veterinarians in all aspects of patient care, monitor vital signs, and maintain client relationships. This role requires strong communication skills and a passion for animal care, providing a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and flexible schedules.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a veterinary technician.
• Ability to draw blood, take x-rays, place IV catheters, and assist doctors.
• Strong communication skills for patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with patient care and surgery.
• Perform in-hospital laboratory testing and monitor vital signs.
• Educate clients regarding veterinary care.

Skills

Communication

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Collaboration

Patience

Job description

Practice

Cobblestone Veterinary Hospitalis a beautiful, spacious clinic located in Nixa, just south of Springfield. Our philosophy has always been focused on delivering the best in veterinary medicine and surgery at a reasonable price while establishing long-term relationships with our clients. We have been serving the Nixa and surrounding communities since 1997 and continue to see many of our original clients from grand opening.

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

• At least 1 year of experience as a veterinary technician with the ability to draw blood, take x-rays, place IV catheters, and assist doctors in exam rooms
• Ability to work on weekends as required
• 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 $15.00 - USD $17.00 /Hr.