Veterinary Technician (SIGN ON BONUS!)

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves assisting veterinarians with patient care, performing routine laboratory work, and educating clients on veterinary procedures. With a focus on small animal preventative medicine and a high volume of internal medicine cases, this position offers a collaborative environment where your skills will shine. Enjoy benefits such as paid time off, health insurance, and a sign-on bonus, all while making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible work schedules

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery.
• Monitor vital signs of patients during surgery.
• Administer medications and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communication

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Veterinary Assistant

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Practice:

Swaim Serum Co. originated in the 1940s when the Swaim family opened a store in the retail market. It wasn’t until the 1990s that the Swaim family expanded into the veterinary industry. Swaim Serum Co. has been servicing the Oklahoma City and surrounding areas since then and have many long-time clients who travel to see us!

We are a multi-doctor practice located in the heart of Oklahoma City. Our newly renovated hospital now houses 8 exam rooms and plenty of space to do multiple procedures at a time. We have a variety of skill levels in the practice that helps cultivate a very dynamic, collaborative environment. Our primary focus is Small Animal Preventative Medicine but we do see a high volume of Internal Medicine cases.

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.

A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs). A $500 sign-on bonus is available for experienced veterinary assistants. Bonus will be paid in two increments at 90 days and 1 year of employment.

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 incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee pet discounts

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.