Job Description
Job Description
Veterinary Medical & Surgical Hospital of Topeka is currently hiring for a Full Time Veterinary Technician / Nurse. Veterinary Technicians need to balance their love and compassion for animals with the practical needs and demands of providing necessary medical care.
Daily task may include :
- Keeping detailed records about an animal's condition and treatments
- Facilitate patient visits
- Performing laboratory testing
- Preparing an animal for surgery
- Administering medications and intravenous fluids
- Dispensing medications to pet owners per the veterinarian's orders
- Assist Surgeon with routine surgeries including, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery and emergency surgery.
- Sanitizing and maintaining surgical instruments
- Handling and restraining animals for treatment
- Counseling and educating pet owners
- Process admissions and facilitate releases
- Providing grief counseling over the loss of a pet
Qualifications :
Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Nursing degree from an AVMA accredited programHold a license within the State of Kansas (or willing to obtain license within 3 months of employment)Must have animal handling experience and be able to restrain all speciesMust be able to lift 50 poundsMust be able to work successfully as part of a teamMust have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situationsMust be flexible about working additional hours when necessaryExcellent organizational, multi-tasking and communication skills are essentialMust be able to follow detailed protocols as well as neatly and correctly complete paperwork as necessaryMust have excellent customer service skillsComputer skills such as AVImark, Microsoft Office and email are beneficial.Employees of Veterinary Medical & Surgical Hospital of Topeka must respect and enjoy companion animals.
Salary / Benefits
Salary based on experience & abilitiesPaid vacation after 1 year of tenurePlus additional benefitsPlease Apply in person at 1515 SW 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66611.
Company Description
Fast paced, Veterinary Hospital in Topeka Kansas. We are an AAHA accredited practice with special interest in surgical procedures as well as routine veterinary patient care.
Company Description
Fast paced, Veterinary Hospital in Topeka Kansas. We are an AAHA accredited practice with special interest in surgical procedures as well as routine veterinary patient care.