VETERINARY TECHNICIAN / ASSISTANT ROCKFORD VETERINARY CLINIC

Company: Rockford Veterinary Clinic
Location: Rockford
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

Practice

Rockford Veterinary Clinic is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Rockford, MN. From wellness exams and vaccines to advanced diagnostics and complex surgical procedures, we ensure that the small animal companions of Rockford and the surrounding communities will receive the highest quality care at our hospital.

Position Purpose

Our practice is eager to add another Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant to our team! At Rockford Veterinary Clinic we are committed to providing compassionate and quality wellness, medical, surgical and dental care for our highly valued patients. Currently, we are seeking a full time (30-40 hours) or part time veterinary technician/veterinary assistant. Experience is preferred, but not required. Applicants should possess a willingness to work as a team, be friendly, patient, self-motivated and be efficient at multi-tasking. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are a must.

Our technicians utilize their abilities in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, digital radiology, laser therapy, laboratory sample collection & processing, client education and more. Certification is preferred, but not required.

Our veterinary assistants support veterinarians and technicians in exams, treatments, medical records, laboratory sample collection & processing, digital radiology, laser therapy, client education and more. Veterinary assistant training or experience is preferred, but not required.

Operating hours: M- Th 8am-6pm and Fri 8am-5pm. No weekend hours!
Anticipated schedule for this position: 8 - 10 hours per day, 2 - 4 days per week

Pay Range for position:
Veterinary Assistant $16-20
Credentialed technician $20-$26

Full time (30 - 40 hours) / Part time (Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other's ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction. Essential Responsibilities
  • Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
  • Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
  • Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
  • Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
  • Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
  • Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
  • Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
  • Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
  • Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
  • Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
  • Any other duties as assigned. Requirements/Qualifications
    • State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
    • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
    • Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
    • Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
    • Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
    • Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety Benefits Offered
      • Paid time off
      • Health, dental, and vision insurance
      • Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
      • Bonus incentive
      • Career and professional development
      • State licensing fee reimbursement
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Employee Referral Program
      • Scrub Allowance
      • Service/Product Discounts for personal pets
      • Paid Holidays for full time employees
        Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.
        
        Pay Range
        
        USD $16.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr.

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