Registered Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician Four Paws Veterinary Hospital is a two-doctor general practice located in Southport, NC. Our workplace culture is one of the most important parts of who we are — we take pride in providing optimal patient care and client experience. We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (full-time or part-time) to join our experienced team. We utilize our assistants and technicians to their full potential and provide ongoing opportunities to enhance technical skills. If you’re a motivated, skilled technician with a positive attitude and a passion for teamwork, we’d love to hear from you! 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 Member’s career journey. 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, 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, CBCs, 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, changes 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. Performs departmental housekeeping duties. Admits and discharges patients. Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, calls 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. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The technician must be able to multi-task, think quickly on their feet, and develop positive working relationships with clients and co-workers. 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 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 North Carolina is required. Benefits for Full-Time Team Members Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program. Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance. Short-term and long-term disability. Life insurance. 401(k) with match. Paid time off. Free continuing education. Mental health support. And more. #J-18808-Ljbffr CareVet