Veterinary Technician Shirkey Vet Clinic
Overview
As a Veterinary Technician with Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will be trusted with seamlessly blending patient care and client service. As the backbone of our clinical endeavors, you will support all aspects of our veterinary practice and enable us to provide veterinary care to the communities we serve. Whether educating clients, assisting in surgery, or caring for hospitalized patients, you will be at the center of all practice happenings.
To be successful in this role, you must have a strong foundation in veterinary medicine, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for animal care. You will also be expected to be a team player and a self-starter.
Success Profile
We’re looking for enthusiastic vet techs with the following traits:
- Compassionate
- Team player
- Problem-solver
- Communicator
- Reliable
- Flexible
Culture
At Heartland, we’re committed to providing excellent care and services to our patients and clients. We also provide the supportive and collaborative work environment our employees need to grow and do their best now and in the future.
With a variety of clinical and career development opportunities available, veterinary technicians are encouraged to pursue management and leadership roles within the company.
- • Penn Foster scholarships for LVT and CVPM
- • Leadership training
- • Clinical mentorship
- • Academic and board exam coaching
- • And more
Career Path
Veterinary Technician
Begin your Heartland career journey with hands-on experience as a Veterinary Technician.
Lead Veterinary Technician
You have some great experience under your belt and have shown yourself to be capable of handling more responsibility and being a leader.
Veterinary Practice Manager
Your hard work and dedication have been rewarded with the honor of managing your own practice.
“Being a CVT with Heartland has allowed me to utilize and grow my skill set as a veterinary technician while advancing my career – all while being surrounded by a fun and supportive team. With Heartland, I’m part of a team that truly understands and encourages each other through the many rewards and challenges veterinary medicine brings our way.”
- Ellen Chesnut, Credentialed Technician
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Rewards
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Generous Vacation Time
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License Reimbursement
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Career Development Opportunities
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Hands On Skills Training
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VTNE Support
Job Details
Practice:
Shirkey Vet Clinic opened its doors in 2007. We are a general service animal hospital and welcome pet patients needing routine medical, surgical, and dental care. We have provides years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm.
Position Purpose:The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures. Must be proficient with the following skills: animal restraint, venipuncture, administering vaccines, and expressing anal sacs
Hours of operation: Mon: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Tue-Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
**Working Monday shift: 7:45am - 7:00pm is MUST**
Pay range: $16 - $18 DOE
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 other’s 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 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.
- 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.
- Ability to work on weekends as required
- Previous veterinary experience preferred
- 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 math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
- Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
- Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
- 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
- Scrub allowance - up to $100
- Major holidays off
Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.
Pay Range: USD $16.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.
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