Veterinary Technician - Chartiers Animal Hospital

About Chartiers Animal Hospital

Chartiers Animal Hospital is a small animal veterinaryhospital serving the Heidelberg Carnegie Greentree Mt. LebanonNevillewood and Bridgeville areas for over 38 years.

We arecommitted to achieving another 38 years (and more) of exceptionalcare. Our veterinarians and Technicians are Fear Free Certifiedenabling us to create a calm and welcoming environment to minimizeyour pet’s anxiety over their visit.

Hoursofoperation : Mon : 9 AM 7PM

Mon : 9 AM 7PM

TueWed : 9 AM 5 PM

Thu : 9 AM 5 PM

Fri : 9 AM 3 PM

Sat : 8 AM 1 PM

Sun : Closed

Payrange : $16 $20 p / hr depending on experience

BenefitsOffered for our fulltime teammembers

• Paidtimeoff
• Healthinsurance; dental insurance; visioninsurance
• Retirementbenefits oraccounts
• Bonusincentive
• Flexibleworkschedules
• Careerand professionaldevelopment
• EmployeeAssistanceProgram
• EmployeeReferralProgram

PositionPurpose

TheVeterinary Technician assists theveterinarians and lead technicians with patient care and treatmentmonitors hospitalized pets maintains inventory preparesprescriptions performs routine inhouse laboratory work educatesclients regarding veterinary care and procedures and assists withsurgicalprocedures.

VeterinaryTechnicianCompetencies

Patience&Compassion : Remaining professional while still making teammates clients andpatients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of thesituation or challenges presented.

Responding quickly and calmly tocrisis while maintaining a high standard of patientcare.

Collaboration& Teamwork : Carefullycoordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members.Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner.

Quicklyincorporating feedback to ensure positiveresults . Sharingideas and being open to other’sideas.

• Communicating : Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensuresuccessful patientcare.
• ActiveListening : Followingthe instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners.Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on priorexperiences andfeedback.
• OrganizationSkills : Clear tracking of lab specimens medications patient instructionsworkflow and other jobrelated items while managing multiplepatients andclients.
• ClientSatisfaction : Ensuringall activities and interactions result in the highest level ofclientsatisfaction.

EssentialResponsibilities

• Assistveterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgeryand other tasks asneeded.
• Assistveterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories vital signsand weights as well as providing clienteducation.
• Preparepatients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient duringsurgery.
• Obtainblood stool and other samples; perform inhospital laboratorytesting and prepare specimens for outsidelaboratories.
• Takedevelop and maintain radiographs following proper safetyprocedures.
• Providebasic animal handling and restrain animals duringexams.
• Administerand monitor medications anesthesia vaccines and treatments at thediscretion of theveterinarian.
• Cleanand straighten exam rooms treatment and lab areas; restock examrooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the publicareas of the practice clean;

clean and maintain all medicalequipment.

• Demonstratewarmth courtesy and professionalism in all interactions withclients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions withpatients.
• Communicatewith veterinarians and practice team members including clientdiscussions patient plans client concernsetc.
• Anyother duties asassigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Previousveterinary experiencepreferred
• Abilityto lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability tolift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds withassistance
• PracticeOSHA safety techniques including properPPE
• Basicmath and the ability to calculate medicationdosages
• Basiccomputer skills familiarity with MS office applicationsetc.
• Strongcommunication skills to ensure patientsafety
30+ days ago