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Veterinary TechnicianGlenroads Veterinary Clinic
Bettendorf IA
Fulltime4 day work week with 1 Saturday monthly to every other month
Glenroads Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At Glenroads Veterinary Clinic a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner you will have the support tools and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrives national resources.
About You
As a veterinary technician youll play an important role in pets lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your lifechanging work will range from the handson care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests to surgery assistance to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
Experience & Skills Requirements(preferred):
- Veterinary technician licensure required or (depending on state requirements) 23 years of Veterinary Assistant experience
- 12 years of clinical experience
- Must have surgical anesthesia and dental experience.
- An Associates or Bachelors degree from an AVMAaccredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education training and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
Role Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care advocate for pets and educate clients.
- With each hospital function assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
- Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your states Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
- Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options medications and additional treatments.
- Assist in maintaining relevant comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
- Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
- Use safe restraining techniques follow standard protocols and sustain clean sterile organized treatment areas exam rooms and labs.
- Be willing to guide mentor and support fellow team members.
About the Hospital
At Glenroads Veterinary Clinic we offer primary emergency urgent care and grooming for dogs and cats in the greater Quad City area and outlying communities. We specialize in surgery for small animals. Our team of skilled veterinarians are committed to providing exceptional care kindness and understanding. We strive to be the most trusted and premier veterinary clinic in Bettendorf Iowa.
The staff of Glenroads Veterinary Clinic is experienced in providing for all pets health and wellness needs. Our services include vaccinations laser surgery internal medicine behavioral therapy dentistry and fullservice grooming.
Hours:
MondayFriday 7:45am5:30pm
Saturday 8a12p
Benefits our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members emotional physical professional and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance and short and long term disability plans we offer eligible team members:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mental health resources including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
- Paid parental leave
- Purrental leave for when you adopt a pet
- Employersponsored childcare and elder care
- Personalized care for every familyforming journey
- Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
- Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
- Student loan management tools and assistance
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at$17/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience and location.
Youll Thrive With Us
At Thrive you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skillbuilding programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
- Our vast diverse and free library of continuing education courses ThriveU
- Live virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
- Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- Move into any specialty hospital type or environment across the nation.
- Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.
About Thrive
Vetfounded and Austinborn Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide united by a mission to shape the future of pet wellbeing through medical excellence innovative technology and a connected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice urgent care specialty and emergency care and our locally rooted nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrives extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities a supportive work environment that values worklife rhythms and 24/7 mental health support.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard respected and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support encourage and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
