Veterinary Technician

Description

Veterinary Technician

Are you a rockstar technician? Do you like to utilize your knowledge and skills and leverage the veterinarian? Econ River AH will empower you to do just that.

Veterinary Technicians are advocates for their patients and work in conjunction with veterinarians to provide exceptional patient care and superior client service.

Come thrive in an environment that encourages education and continued growth within the profession, with opportunities to be a mentor to newer team members.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings

Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits

Advocate for patients, and educate clients

Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care

Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record

Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members

Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications :

Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in small animal clinical setting as a technician / assistant

Superior technical knowledge and skills

Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)

Excellent communication skills with clients and team members

Proficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasks

Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude

Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day

Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner

Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude

Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine

Benefits and Perks :

Short Term Disability paid for by employer

• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Kaiser / UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand

Established in 1991 , we have been providing superior pet care to the animals of our community for more than twenty-five years.

Obviously, many people have entrusted their pets to our care in this time, and our longevity and continued success are a testament to how good we are at our jobs.

Not only that, we love animals, and it is our goal to treat your pet like family. We understand you are trusting us with a four-legged family member who you love, and we will treat your pet exactly as we would want our own furry family members to be treated.

We're also here whenever you need us, providing both 24 / 7 emergency care for pets and regular appointments for any health issue, as well as annual exams and vaccinations

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients.

One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.