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Elkhorn, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 21 - 24

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1 Vacancy

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Position at Midwest Veterinary Dental Services

Certified Veterinary Technician Small Animal

Midwest Veterinary Dental Services

Elkhorn WI

Part-time

More than a word care is present in everything you do. At Midwest Veterinary Dental Services a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner we take action to empower your best care for pets their families and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options comprehensive benefits and abundant support youll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are
At Midwest Veterinary Dental Services youll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

We provide all aspects of dentistry from routine dental exams and equilibration to advanced dentistry such as fillings endodontics periodontal therapies and oral surgery.


Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Midwest Veterinary Dental Services is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Veterinary Technician is responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice. Tasks include animal handling pre- and post-operative patient care anesthesia monitoring x-rays and proper prophy technique.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Required: 2 years previous veterinary office experience
  • Required: Active CVT license
  • Required: High School graduate or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
  • Must be able to operate a computer including basic typing skills
  • Must be able to learn and operate various veterinary software applications
  • Proficient operation of various office equipment (copier scanner fax machine)
  • Basic filing skills
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills
  • Effective in multi-tasking (prioritizing and accomplishing tasks)
  • Effectively handle stressful situations
  • Maintain a positive work environment
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
  • The ability to work collectively with team members
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Functions that an individual can perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable
accommodation)
  • Maintain professional and courteous demeanor in challenging/stressful situations
  • Prepare and maintain exam treatment and surgical rooms
  • Greet clients and patients
  • Assist with incoming calls when needed
  • Obtain patient history and updates from clients
  • The ability to perform and/or assist with diagnostic procedures
  • Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
  • The ability to calculate medication dosages
  • Review patient instructions with clients and distribute educational materials
  • Obtain blood samples-cephalic/saphenous/jugular
  • Process and submit lab work both in house and to outside labs
  • Clean wrap and sterilize surgical instruments and surgical supplies (gowns
  • towels etc.)
  • The ability to properly run an autoclave
  • Clerical duties such as filing copying and faxing
  • Maintain order to public areas (waiting room exam rooms kennel area etc.)
  • Place IV catheters and assist with surgical equipment monitoring (anesthesia
  • ventilator fluid pump etc.)
  • Provide general aspects of after-hours and on-call service if applicable
  • Assist in medical trial studies and resident projects as requested
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Help retrieve the patient for examination during curbside protocol.
  • Restrain patient for examination with the veterinarian.
  • Take notes on examination results and updating records.
  • Set up patient in x-ray software.
  • Know how to transfer/set up x-rays.
  • Take photos of the patient. Print instructions.
  • Assist in inventory control of medical supplies.
  • Administer medications that the veterinarian has prescribed.
  • Monitor and track vitals during/following surgery.
  • Anesthesia: induction maintenance monitoring and recovery.
  • Dentistry: ultrasonic scaling hand scaling polishing and general knowledge of the oral cavity charting MVDS abbreviations.
  • Radiology: full mouth intraoral radiographs ability to use digital DR and CR systems.
  • Calm comfort and properly handle animals before during and after procedures.
  • Take pets for a walk during their visit and before they go home.
  • Regularly clean the veterinary facility ensuring that it remains in a sanitary and attractive condition. Dry mop whenever hair/paper is on the floor.
  • Clean and sterilize the animal enclosures in order to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and provide a pleasant environment for the clinics patients.
  • Clean brush remove bandages each patient before they go home.
  • Maintain veterinary equipment in a sterile condition in order to prevent postoperative infections.
  • Possess excellent skills in anesthesia written/verbal communication and record keeping.
  • Have a positive and compassionate attitude.
  • Work well independently and as a team member.
  • Be honest reliable and a strong leader.
  • Willingness to learn
PHYSICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds from floor level and above at least several times per day
    • The ability to work in a stationary position at a computer for long periods of time
    • The ability to stand walk stoop bend twist kneel crouch and climb for long periods of time
    • The ability to physically restrain all sizes of pets on the floor and on the exam table
    • Must be able to grasp hold and manipulate objects
    • Possess vision abilities to detect observe and assess including close distance
    • color and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
    • Potential for exposure to anesthetic gases with proper protective measures
    • Potential for exposure to zoonotic disease

    Youll Grow With Us
    Here you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. 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

    Compensation--$21-24/hr- based on experience.

    And with so many locations nationwide you can find and move into any specialty hospital type or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.


    At Thrive Pet Healthcare we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members pet parents and pets. We strive to create a diverse equitable and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.


    Required Experience:

    IC

    Employment Type

    Part-Time

    Company Industry

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