Veterinary Technician (Crossed Trained in Reception)

Veterinary Technician/AssistantLooking for a full time, Veterinary Technicians at our small animal, general practice, hospital (aka: vet tech, vet nurse, small animal, animal hospital).

Candidate will need to have technical and clerical skills. Avimark and previous veterinary technician experience is recommended! Certified Veterinary Technicians are a plus and pay would be increased based on experience.

Basic Technical Skills (as described by AVMA):

• Safe Animal handling/restraint (dogs and cats)
• Surgical Prep (pre and post op)
• Radiology Positioning and Understanding
• Anesthesia performance and intubation ideal
• Sample collection and preparation- blood, urine, feces, skin
• IV catheter placement skills/Blood draws
• Laboratory skills- preparation and interpretation of fecal, urine, ear and skin samples
• Basic pharmacology knowledge (i.e.- heartworm, flea and tick medications, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, etc.)
• Knowledge of the veterinary field in the purpose of client education & technical skills including vaccination schedule for dogs and cats, general anatomy and medical terminology, general disease processes, etc.

Clerical Skills (Avimark Software knowledge preferred):

• Scheduling appointments
• Answering the telephone
• Answering client questions
• Recognizing possible medical emergencies
• Setting up new clients and patients
• Prep and maintenance of medical records
• Financial transactions- (would ideally like some experience with CareCredit payments)
• Admitting and discharging patients
• Filling prescriptions

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person