Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Veterinary Technician / Assistant Carevet

Summary: We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities

Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files.

Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.

Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.

Performs departmental housekeeping duties.

Admits and discharges patients.

Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.

Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.

Administering medications to patients as needed.

Placing catheters and performing blood draws.

Restraining and assisting the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 Technicians in Missouri are preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

Benefits

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

Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program!

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!