Licensed Veterinary Technician Buckley, WA

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Love small-town charm outdoor adventure and a team that truly values veterinary technicians Buckley Veterinary Hospital is looking for you!

At Buckley Veterinary Hospital were proud to be a trusted part of the community providing compassionate high-quality care to dogs and cats while building lasting relationships with pets and their families. Our supportive and collaborative team believes veterinary technicians are essential to delivering outstanding patient care and we are committed to creating an environment where technicians can utilize their skills continue growing professionally and make a meaningful impact every day.

As part of WellHaven Pet Health youll join a network of over 40 hospitals built on the foundation of Well People Well Pets Well Practice and Well Community. We invest in our teams through mentorship professional development innovative medicine and a culture that prioritizes wellbeing and teamwork. Whether youre an experienced technician or looking to grow your career youll find opportunities to learn advance and thrive with us.

Come grow your career in a beautiful community where your skills are valued your growth is supported and your work truly matters.

Job Summary

The Veterinary Technician is a vital member of our veterinary team pivotal in delivering exceptional veterinary care to animals. This position involves supporting veterinarians to ensure the highest standards of veterinary medicine educating clients and delivering compassionate patient care.

Main Accountabilities:

Assist in the examination treatment and monitoring of animals under the supervision of a veterinarian. Administer medications vaccines and treatments as prescribed. Monitor vital signs collect samples for laboratory analysis and perform diagnostic tests

Prepare and analyze laboratory samples such as blood urine and feces. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment. Perform diagnostic tests interpret results and record findings accurately in patient records

Prepare surgical suites instruments and patients for surgery. Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures by providing appropriate equipment and medications monitoring anesthesia and providing post-operative care

Educate clients about Wellness Plans animal care nutrition medication administration and disease prevention

Maintain thorough and accurate medical charting for all patients consistently meeting hospital quality control standards

Ensure the proper maintenance and functioning of hospital equipment to support patient care

Assist in managing hospital supplies including inventory tracking and restocking as necessary

Contribute to the day-to-day flow and efficiency of the hospital collaborating with team members to optimize operations

Act as an advocate for the overall success and performance of the hospital

Perform select reception duties such as triaging phone calls scheduling appointments and facilitating the intake and discharge of patients

Customer Service Delivery:

Consistently provide professional efficient and exceptional service

Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills when interacting with the veterinary team and clients

Effectively adapt to individual clients and their needs

Effectively resolve customer complaints as appropriate

Other:

Adhere to OSHA standards and regulations as outlined in company policies

Ability to perform other job duties as assigned

Required Skills and Knowledge

Ability to:

Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine through ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain certification and improve knowledge and skills

Work independently and exercise good judgment

Multi-task effectively

Complete work maintaining a high level of accuracy while managing constant interruptions

Remain action-oriented and effectively set priorities

Work well in an extremely fast-paced work environment remaining calm and resilient

Exhibit proactive initiative in addressing tasks and challenges as they arise

Learn new computer software systems (EMR Scheduling etc.)

Provide a high level of accountability

Experience/Knowledge in:

Handling and restraining dogs cats and exotic animals

Providing basic animal care such as feeding bathing grooming and monitoring for signs of distress or illness.

Knowledge of and experience with common veterinary medical procedures including surgery dentistry radiology laboratory diagnostics and anesthesia management

Familiarity with veterinary medical terminology and abbreviations used in patient records and communication

Understanding of veterinary medications including dosage calculations drug interactions and administration methods

Demonstrates:

Strong Customer Service Focus while effectively adapting to individual clients and their needs

Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a variety of emotional situations remaining empathetic compassionate and approachable

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent associate degree a plus!

Must have and maintain a valid certification registration or licensing. CVT RVT or LVT (state specific)

1 years of veterinary hospital experience

Work Location Environment and Physical Requirements

The Vet Technician position is performed onsite at our hospital or at an approved offsite event location. Remote work is not available for his position

Hospital environment includes limited space smells from pet waste and noise (barking etc.)

Schedules may include 10 hour shifts Saturdays evenings and holidays

Good hand-eye coordination arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard operate equipment and read information

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Able to stand walk stoop kneel crouch and climb

May routinely be exposed to pets that may bite or scratch biological hazards anesthesia medications (smells) radiation if near Xray machine prescription medications including controlled substances

Salary Range: $25 - $34

Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment to Diversity

WellHaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellHaven is committed to complying with all applicable federal state and/or local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race color creed religion national origin sex (including transgender status) marital status familial status status with regard to public assistance disability genetic information sexual orientation age military or veteran status membership or activity in a local human rights commission or any other status protected by law.

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