Job Posting for Veterinary Technician - Town and Country Animal Hospital at West Lafayette Veterinary Care
Our practice is excited to add another Veterinary Technician to our team! We are looking for an individual who is good at communicating, organization, multi-tasking, and who has experience in client education in vet med. The ideal candidate would have at least 1-2 years' previous experience in veterinary medicine, can draw blood, can place IV catheters and knows appropriate positioning for radiographs. We are one of the only clinics in Mississippi that accepts exotic patients. We are flexible with work/life balance. We encourage our employees to introduce new protocols and make helpful suggestions.
Hours of operation: M,Tu,Th,F - 7:30a-6p, Wednesday: 730a-12p, Saturday: 8a-12p
We are proud to offer our teammates comprehensive benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) with match
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Essential Functions:
Able to perform basic animal handling and restraint
Able to effectively communicate with clients (good customer service skills are a must!)
Be able to accurately position for radiographs
Able to place and IV catheter
Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery
Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights as well as providing client education
Collect and prepare diagnostic samples
Anesthesia monitoring
Assist in maintaining practice equipment
Assist veterinarian performing surgery (surgery assistant skills are highly preferred)
Assist veterinarians in any other assigned tasks
Maintain cleanliness of surgery suite, treatment area, and exams rooms for all surfaces
Support DEA compliance as it relates to the role
Any other duties as assigned
Requirements/Qualifications
Previous veterinary medicine experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 40 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 40 pounds with assistance
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
Computer skills, MS office applications, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Veterinary experience: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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