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Veterinary Technician

PetVet Care Centers O Fallon, MO
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April 16, 2023
PetVet Care Centers
O Fallon, MO
FULL_TIME

Are you ready to work for a growing practice where you can be part of a great team? We are a 5 doctor animal hospital looking for a veterinary technician to add to our amazing team Mentorship available Part or Full time positions available We have great cutting edge medical equipment - CO2 surgical laser, K-Laser cold laser therapy, Abaxis in house blood chemistry, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscope, etc.

 

We stay competitive with pay (based on experience and skill set) and offer insurance, retirement plan option, PTO (that grows), an excellent pet discount, scrub/uniform allowance, CE allowance and a flexible schedule, as well as a great work environment

 

Ideal candidates will possess excellent customer service skills to include the ability to provide service with a smile, be a team player with our great staff, show initiative, and the strength to maintain a positive attitude.

 

Experience in animal industry preferred.

 

If you are ready join our team, please send pay requirements in your cover letter to be considered.

 

*Some weekends required (Saturdays 7:45-1:30p, CLOSED Sundays).

Position Overview :

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. You will assist in providing patient care, conducting examinations, assisting during surgery, provide nursing care, and maintaining patient medical records.

Tasks include:

  • Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
  • Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
  • Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients.
  • Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs.
  • Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
  • Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education, and/or experience.
  • Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments performing above duties.
  • Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred.
  • Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires a lot of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.
  • Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
  • Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays .

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