Job Description
Veterinary Technician
Town & Country Veterinary Hospital
Town & Country, MO 63017
Summary: Town & Country Veterinary Hospital is a full-service practice committed to providing top-quality, comprehensive health care for pets and a five-star customer care experience. We achieve this by having a compassionate, knowledgeable staff, utilizing the latest technological advances and implementing the the foremost medical practices. We are looking for an experienced, motivated Veterinary Technician to work 2-3 weekdays and occasional Saturdays. We use our assistants and technicians to their full potential and training is provided to increase technical skills.
We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters treatments and charges in computer.*
Restrains animals for Veterinarian as required.*
Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.*
Applies knowledge of drawing blood, accessing veins quickly and minimizing patient discomfort to perform testing procedures.*
Performs specimen testing procedures accurately on blood, urine or other samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and computers.*
Assists Veterinarian with in-patient care in daily treatments to include maintaining and calculating IV fluids to assure they are still flowing, draws blood samples as requested and passes urithrocatheters.*
Perform anesthesia induction and monitoring.*
Dispenses medication and feeds patients as directed.*
Communicates with patient's owner by describing medication, possible complications and warnings.*
Utilizes computer system to enter and reference patient information as needed.*
Performs necessary lab work such as x-rays, CBC's, blood profiles, urinalysis, heartworm tests, FELV/FIV tests, fecal tests, cultures and sensitivities and fungus cultures.*
Documents test results and delivers to appropriate personnel promptly.*
Prepares specimens for mailing to reference labs according to practice requirements.*
Assures all materials are in exam rooms for doctors such as otoscopes and nail clippers.*
Schedules and/or performs routine maintenance of testing equipment.*
Maintains cleanliness of exam room at all times.*
Sets laboratory standards, change operations, and provides training to staff as required.*
Assists in animal care as needed.*
Handles all tasks associated with x-ray process to include entry of patient information, proper positioning of animals, and preparing forms to be e-mailed or referred as needed.
Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
Performs departmental housekeeping duties.*
Admits and discharges patients.*
Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.*
Other duties as assigned.
*Denotes an Essential Function
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The technician must be able to multi-task. They must be able to think quickly on their feet. They must be able to develop positive working relationships with clients and co-workers.
Skills:
The technician must have skills/knowledge on how to perform dental cleanings, charting teeth abnormalities, anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical preparation, intravenous catheter placement, vaccination administration, venipuncture, in-house lab work, and filling prescriptions. Our new Team Member must work well with others as well as independently, take initiative and thrive in a busy work environment.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Missouri is highly preferred, but not required.
Benefits:
Competitive pay based on experience
Revenue share bonus program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
401k with match
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Continuing education
And more!
Job Tags
Temporary work, Saturday, Weekday work,