Job Type
Full-time
Description
Our state-of-the-art, veterinary dental referral practice committed to excellence in patient care, client service, and professional development. Our facility is equipped with advanced dental and surgical technology, including high-speed dental units, digital dental radiography, cone beam CT, surgical laser, and full anesthetic monitoring capabilities. Our practice culture is built on mutual respect, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to improving the health and quality of life of our patients. We prioritize a positive, team-oriented work environment where everyone’s contribution is valued.
We are seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician or a candidate eligible to sit for the VTNE to join our team. We are looking for someone with the following qualities:
- Energetic
- Positive
- Upbeat personality
- Takes initiative
- Commitment to the needs of the clinic
- Punctual
- Willingness to teach others and share ideas
- Openness to diversity
- Adaptability to change
- Accountable
- Able to see big picture
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to):
- Previous experience or training/education in a veterinary facility
- Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change
Medical Related Skills:
- Phlebotomy
- IV catheter placement
- Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
- Anesthetic induction
- Anesthetic monitoring
- Assisting with procedures
- Dental x-rays and prophylaxis
- Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope
- Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.
Duties (including but not limited to):
- Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
- Exceed the client’s expectations of service
- Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients
- Housekeeping/ maintenance
- Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal
- Ability to recognize potential patient issues
- Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor
- Record keeping
- Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc.
Education and Physical Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CVT or eligible to sit for VTNE
- Dependable attendance is required
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
- Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
- The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
Benefits:
- No weekends
- Four-day workweek (four 10-hour days)
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Competitive wages
- Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
- Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
- 401K with employer match
- CE opportunities
- Uniforms
- Discounts on services and medications for employee pets
Salary Description$24.00 - $33.00/hour depending on experience
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