Certified Veterinary Technician

Benson, MN 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. 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. Certified Veterinary Technician | H&H Veterinary Services Benson, MN Duties and Responsibilities Checks patient medical records for past histories and 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, drawing blood samples as requested and passing 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 processing 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. Denotes an Essential Function. 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 Performing dental cleanings and charting teeth abnormalities. Induction and monitoring of anesthesia. Surgical preparation. Intravenous catheter placement. Vaccination administration. Venipuncture. In‑house lab work. Filling prescriptions. The 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. Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of MN is required. Benefits 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr CareVet