Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technician
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$ 21 - 23
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Job Description
Registered Veterinary Technician
30th Street Animal Hospital is hiring a fulltime Registered Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care client communication and veterinary procedures with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
What to Expect as a Registered Veterinary Technician with 30th Street Animal Hospital
As you join our team expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- A comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for fulltime employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance for registered technicians
Salary: $21$23/hr based on experience and skill set.
Schedule: Will work 3040 hours/week MonFri and rotating Saturdays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients home care instructions pre and postop instructions and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
- Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine wellness care by age vaccine requirements laboratory procedures and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
- Customer Service: Greet clients escort them and their pets into exam rooms ensure smooth transitions to the front desk and promote the practices products programs and services.
- Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately assist veterinarians in medical surgical and dental procedures prepare patients for surgery administer anesthesia monitor patients during surgery and recovery and administer fluids.
- Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials maintain hospital equipment and inventory and ensure the surgery room ICU area exam rooms and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system ensuring all procedures vaccinations and notes are documented for proper billing.
- Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian prepare prescription labels and appropriately package medication.
- Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA OSHA and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ IM and IV injections; perform laboratory tests radiographs and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.
Qualifications:
- Registered as a Veterinary Technician.
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with DEA OSHA and hospital safety guidelines.
About 30th Street Animal Hospital
As your pets caretaker you are the single most important person in his or her life. Thats why at30thStreet Animal Hospital we consider you a vital member of your companions health care team. Wed love the opportunity to become your trusted East Indianapolis and Lawrence area vet.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
