Registered Veterinary Technician

CareVet of Chagrin Falls - Chagrin Falls, OH

CareVet of Chagrin Falls is looking for a motivated, kind, and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team!

We are proud to offer a positive, supportive, and rewarding work environment where our team works together to provide excellent care for our patients and their families. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, dependable, and passionate about veterinary medicine - and who enjoys being part of a team that truly cares about one another!

Why Join Our Team?

• Great work environment with a supportive and welcoming team
• Good hours and a healthy approach to work-life balance
• Motivated, hardworking staff who take pride in the care they provide
• A collaborative team that values communication, kindness, and respect
• Opportunities to grow your skills and expand your veterinary experience
• Farm animal experience and field-work opportunities — our clinic sees farm animals, providing technicians with the chance to work outside of the traditional clinic setting and put their skills to the test in a variety of real-world situations
• The opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients and cases, helping you continue to develop your clinical skills
• A forward-thinking approach to veterinary medicine, with a commitment to advancing patient care, embracing new technologies and treatment options, and continually seeking innovative ways to improve the patient and client experience

The ideal candidate is compassionate, team-oriented, dependable, and eager to learn. We value someone who brings a positive attitude to work, works well with others, and treats every patient, client, and coworker with kindness and respect.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters treatments and charges in computer.*
• Restrains animals for Veterinarian as required.*
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.*
• Applies knowledge of drawing blood, accessing veins quickly and minimizing patient discomfort to perform testing procedures.*
• Performs specimen testing procedures accurately on blood, urine or other samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and computers.*
• Assists Veterinarian with in-patient care in daily treatments to include maintaining and calculating IV fluids to assure they are still flowing, draws blood samples as requested and passes urithrocatheters.*
• Perform anesthesia induction and monitoring.*
• Dispenses medication and feeds patients as directed.*
• Communicates with patient's owner by describing medication, possible complications and warnings.*
• Utilizes computer system to enter and reference patient information as needed.*
• Performs necessary lab work such as x-rays, CBC's, blood profiles, urinalysis, heartworm tests, FELV/FIV tests, fecal tests, cultures and sensitivities and fungus cultures.*
• Documents test results and delivers to appropriate personnel promptly.*
• Prepares specimens for mailing to hospitals according to practice requirements.*
• Assures all materials are in exam rooms for doctors such as otoscopes and nail clippers.*
• Schedules and/or performs routine maintenance of testing equipment.*
• Maintains cleanliness of exam room at all times.*
• Sets laboratory standards, change operations, and provides training to staff as required.*
• Assists in animal care as needed.*
• Handles all tasks associated with x-ray process to include entry of patient information, proper positioning of animals, and preparing forms to be e-mailed or referred as needed.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Admits and discharges patients.*
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.*
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
• Other duties as assigned.

*Denotes an Essential Function

Skills:

The technician must have skills/knowledge on how to perform dental cleanings, charting teeth abnormalities, anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical preparation, intravenous catheter placement, vaccination administration, venipuncture, in-house lab work, and filling prescriptions. Our new Team Member must work well with others as well as independently, take initiative and thrive in a busy work environment.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Ohio is required.

All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including:

• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Mental health support
• And more!

Whether you are an experienced veterinary technician or someone looking to expand your skills, Care Vet of Chagrin Falls offers an environment where you can learn, grow, and be challenged in your career. Our farm-animal and field-work opportunities provide a unique way to broaden your experience and see your veterinary skills in action.

If you are looking for a veterinary team where hard work is appreciated, teamwork matters, and you can enjoy coming to work each day, we would love to hear from you!

Join our team at CareVet of Chagrin Falls and become a part of a clinic that cares – for our patients, our clients, and each other.