Certified Veterinary Technician at Randall Oaks Animal Hospital

PracticeRandall Oaks Animal Hospital opened in June of 2002 and encompasses many years of veterinary experience. Our veterinarians strive to keep your pet healthy through preventative care and the compassion we show toward pets and their owners at all times.We are proud to serve the communities of Carpentersville, East and West Dundee, Algonquin, Elgin, Huntley, and surrounding areas. We are open Monday through Saturday.More About The RoleThe 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. Please note, candidate must be willing to answer phones, schedule appointments and check clients in and out as all our staff is cross trained. Candidate must be a team player as well as being self motivated and able to work independently. Hours of operation: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wed: 8:00 AM -2:00 PM Sat: 8:00 AM to NOON Sun: ClosedRequired Availability: Fulfill some closing shifts Work 2 weekends monthly Pay $23 - $25CompetenciesPatience & 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 ResponsibilitiesAssist 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/QualificationsState license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employmentAbility to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistancePractice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPEBasic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosagesStrong communication skills to ensure patient safetyBenefits OfferedPaid time offHealth, dental, and vision insuranceRetirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)Bonus incentiveCareer and professional developmentState licensing fee reimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral ProgramBenefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.Pay RangeUSD $23.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.