Veterinary Technician

Overview

The Ellisville Veterinary Hospital Veterinary Technician is responsible for providing superior customer service to all clients and supporting the hospital each and every day. Our Technicians are the liaison between the doctors and both the clients and the patients. We firmly believe that being thoughtful, kind, and compassionate are just as critical to patient care and the client experience as competence, knowledge, and skill.

Essential Functions / Job Duties

Evaluating patients and obtaining history from clients

Restraining patients for exams and procedures

Organization and maintenance of both digital and paper client records

Vaccination preparation and administration

Lab work including but not limited to obtaining samples of blood, urine, feces and running appropriate tests associated with each sample (be it in house or

sent out with appropriate paperwork and packaging per lab standards)

Maintenance of hospital equipment including but not limited to radiology, autoclave, ultrasonic cleaners, IDEXX laboratory equipment, and dental

cleaning equipment.

Clean up after pets including saliva, urine, feces, and vomit

Assist the doctors including but not limited to :

Filling prescriptions

Taking radiographs

Caring for and administering treatment to patients (subcutaneous fluids, medications, intravenous fluids, etc.)

Ear cleaning

Anal gland expression

Pedicures

Placing IV catheters

Surgical paperwork

Drug calculations

Anesthesia Induction & monitoring

Patient intubation

Cleanliness of kennels, patient treatment area, surgery, and work stations

Restocking of exam room materials and laboratory supplies (team effort)

Practice laundry of towels, beds, work mats, etc. (team effort)

Maintenance of controlled drug, anesthesia, laboratory, radiology, and surgery medical logs

Inventory supervision and as needed supply ordering

Client / Patient follow up calls

Able to work independently and in team environment

Computer skills (desired, not needed in all cases)

Microsoft Office

Company sponsored email

Cornerstone

IDEXX Communication

IDEXX Vet Lab Station

Education and Training

High School Diploma or equivalent

Previous customer service or sales experience preferred

Must be 18 years of age or older

Licenses and Certification

Veterinary Technician License / Registration – State of Missouri

Valid Driver’s License required

Skills and Aptitudes

Present professional appearance and positive conduct

Punctuality and dependability highly valued

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing patient and customer care

Critical thinking skills

Independent judgment and decision making skills

Detail oriented, ensuring accurate and reliable work product

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Able to work independently and as team

Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to switch focus rapidly in a fast paced environment

Reliable transportation to office

Environment

Must be comfortable working with pets of all sizes and temperaments, including handling and lifting animals as necessary

Ability to stand, sit, squat, or kneel to assist with patients

Fast-paced, fluid work environment

Lift up to 100 pounds assisted

Stand / walk / move about for prolonged periods of time while at practice

Schedule includes some evenings and weekends.

Other

Licensed Technicians are required to complete the number of Continuing Education hours mandatory to keep their license. Unlicensed technicians are

required to attend at least one CE meeting per year focused on job appropriate information.

Ellisville Veterinary Hospital is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.