Practice:

Town and Country Animal Hospital, which specializes in companion and exotic medicine, was founded on November 1st, 1989. Our office is located in Hattiesburg, a big city with a small-town feel. Many of our clients are our friends and neighbors.

More about the Role:

Town and Country Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our team of dedicated professionals. This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced technical skills while providing exceptional care in a collaborative environment.

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.

If you’re a certified technician with advanced skills and a passion for providing top-notch care, we invite you to join our team. Help us make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their families! Apply today! 

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 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:

• Assisting veterinarians in advanced medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures
• Monitoring patient vitals during surgery and recovery, ensuring safety and comfort
• Administering medications and treatments with precision and attention to detail
• Performing diagnostic tests, including bloodwork, urinalysis, and cytology
• Educating clients on advanced treatment plans, preventative care, and at-home care techniques
• Fostering a collaborative, positive work environment by mentoring and supporting team members
• 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
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
• Advanced anesthetic monitoring and management, including troubleshooting complications
• Proficiency in dental radiography and performing dental prophylaxis procedures
• Experience with ultrasound assistance and positioning for diagnostic imaging
• Expertise in placement of central and peripheral catheters
• Knowledge of pharmacology for calculating drug dosages and preparing medications
• Ability to independently induce and maintain anesthesia for complex procedures
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining advanced laboratory equipment
• Strong skills in sterile surgical preparation and assisting in specialized surgeries
• Leadership skills for mentoring team members and ensuring adherence to best practices
• Excellent communication skills for client education and post-treatment consultations

Benefits Offered:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. 

Pay Range: USD $17.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.