Veterinary Technician

Overview

Looking for a opportunity to be able to practice high quality medicine, at a brand-new state of the art facility, in a laid back, fun environment with a great group of people? Trying to find that work-life balance? At Ellisville Veterinary Hospital we strive to do all of those things so that our employees can thrive both professionally and personally. To that end we offer the following :

Benefits and Incentives

Hours Monday-Friday 8-5pm. We close for lunch 1230-130 daily, Saturday 8-1pm.

No on-call, no emergency, no boarding

401K with 3% matching

50% Health insurance paid for (vision and dental available as well)

$200 yearly uniform allowance

yearly CE allowance $250-500

Significant Discounts on services and products (FREE wellness, vaccines, bloodwork, imaging- radiography and ultrasound) for up to 3 of your personal pets

products : pet food, medications, supplements etc. available to employees at cost

Opportunity for annual bonus program

Fully stocked team break-room (snacks and beverages)

Team outings (Blues and St. Louis City games, Pickle Ball, and Axe throwing- have been some in the past), birthday celebrations, baby showers, pot lucks, holiday parties- basically if there is a reason to celebrate we usually take it!!

Working with a totally fun group of people everyday!

Job Description

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

(you will be assisted in learning how to do many of these things as needed and not be expected to be able to do them all on day 1)

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

Helping to maintain cleanliness of kennels, patient treatment area, surgery, and work stations

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

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

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

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.