Veterinary TechnicianAssistant Angell at Essex Technical School

Danvers, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 24 - 29

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a full time 40 hour a week position Monday through Friday day shift hours

Angell at Essex is looking for an experienced veterinary technician or veterinary assistant to join our collaborative team. This innovative veterinary clinic opened in 2019 at the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical High School (Essex Tech) and is part of the veterinary assistant program at Essex Tech. The VA program for Essex Tech students offers a rigorous academic curriculum combined with experiential training in the newly built on-site veterinary clinic managed by Angell at Essex clinicians and staff.

Qualified applicants should excel in interpersonal communication skills and must be reliable independent and able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Candidates must have a strong technical background and knowledge of veterinary medicine and recognize the importance of conveying this knowledge and expertise to others as well as a passion for veterinary surgery and anesthesia. A qualified candidate must be willing to take an active role in the continuing education and training of other staff and Essex Tech students.

The Angell at Essex Technician/Assistant works collaboratively with our veterinarians veterinary support staff and students to provide our patients and clientele excellent clinical and customer service. Typical duties include providing veterinary support in the examination room with outpatients and in-patient visit assisting with case management of animals admitted to the clinic (day cases only no overnight services) assisting with procedures and respectful and effective communication with clients teachers students and sometimes referring veterinarians.

Additional duties include:

Assist veterinarians with pre-appointment preparation (obtaining referral records summarizing patient history and vaccine status)
Participate during appointments (patient handling/restraint recording in EMR preparing vaccines etc.)
Proactive management of the daily clinic schedule to ensure efficiency
Demonstrate professional appearance and behavior towards all staff members clients and Essex Tech students and staff
Demonstrate knowledge of client information and confidentiality rules
Submit prescriptions accurately as directed by veterinarians
Perform safe and respectful animal handling and restraint techniques
Provide exceptional client service based on the individual needs of each client and patient
Communicate in a professional friendly and effective manner with colleagues clients Essex Tech students and staff
Act as a client liaison for the veterinarians (phone calls email)
Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and management

Compensation:

Veterinary Assistants starting $20-$26/hr

Certified Veterinary Technicians starting $24-$29/hr $5000 Sign on Bonus for CVTs!

Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications

We are a values-based organization with a focus on client service patient care and life-work balance. Our compensation package includesBlue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance dental vision and life insurance 403(b) retirement plan tuition reimbursement paid holidays sick and vacation time employee discounts for pet health care pet food and free on-site parking!We are offering a $5000 sign on bonus for successful newly hired CVTs. If you are looking for a fun challenging and progressive environment where teamwork and camaraderie is a priority this is the place for you!

Required Experience:

This is a full time 40 hour a week position Monday through Friday day shift hoursAngell at Essex is looking for an experienced veterinary technician or veterinary assistant to join our collaborative team. This innovative veterinary clinic opened in 2019 at the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Tech...