Veterinary Technician/Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Veterinary Medical & Surgical Hospital of Topeka is currently hiring for a Full Time Veterinary Technician/Nurse. Veterinary Technicians need to balance their love and compassion for animals with the practical needs and demands of providing necessary medical care.
Daily task may include:

• Keeping detailed records about an animal's condition and treatments
• Facilitate patient visits
• Performing laboratory testing
• Preparing an animal for surgery
• Administering medications and intravenous fluids
• Dispensing medications to pet owners per the veterinarian's orders
• Assist Surgeon with routine surgeries including, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery and emergency surgery. 
• Sanitizing and maintaining surgical instruments
• Handling and restraining animals for treatment
• Counseling and educating pet owners
• Process admissions and facilitate releases
• Providing grief counseling over the loss of a pet

Qualifications:

• Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Nursing degree from an AVMA accredited program 
• Hold a license within the State of Kansas (or willing to obtain license within 3 months of employment)
• Must have animal handling experience and be able to restrain all species
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to work successfully as part of a team
• Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Must be flexible about working additional hours when necessary
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and communication skills are essential
• Must be able to follow detailed protocols as well as neatly and correctly complete paperwork as necessary
• Must have excellent customer service skills

·Computer skills such as AVImark, Microsoft Office and email are beneficial.

Employees of Veterinary Medical & Surgical Hospital of Topeka must respect and enjoy companion animals.

Salary/Benefits

• Salary based on experience & abilities
• Paid vacation after 1 year of tenure
• Plus additional benefits

Please Apply in person at 1515 SW 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66611.

Fast paced, Veterinary Hospital in Topeka Kansas. We are an AAHA accredited practice with special interest in surgical procedures as well as routine veterinary patient care.

Company Description

Fast paced, Veterinary Hospital in Topeka Kansas. We are an AAHA accredited practice with special interest in surgical procedures as well as routine veterinary patient care.