Certified Veterinary Technician - Pennell Veterinary Clinic

About Pennell Veterinary Clinic

At Pennell Veterinary Clinic , the emphasis is on prevention. We aim to ensure a long and healthy life for your beloved companion through client education and a good health maintenance program.

Even under the best of circumstances, however, illness and accidents do happen, and our focus is to restore your pet back to health.

Hours of operation :

Mon & Tue : 8 am 8 pm

Wed : 8 am to 4 pm (no doctor)

Thur : 8 am to 8 pm

Fri : 8 am to noon

Every Other Sat : 8 am to noon

Call ahead to ensure we are open)

Sun : Closed

Pay range :

$18-$20 / hour, depending on experience

Benefits Offered for our full-time team members

Paid time off

Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Position Purpose

The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful.

Credentialed Technicians apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.

Credentialed Technician Competencies

Patience & Compassion :

Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented.

Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

Collaboration & Teamwork :

Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner.

Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results

Sharing ideas and being open to others ideas.

Communicating

Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.

Active Listening :

Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.

Organization Skills

Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.

Client Satisfaction :

Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.

Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.

Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.

Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.

Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.

Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.

Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.

Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean;

clean and maintain all medical equipment.

Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.

Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.

Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

State license to work as a certified / licensed / registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment

Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance

Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE

Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.

Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages

Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety