Certified Veterinary Technician

divh2Certified Veterinary Technician/h2pWe are looking for a full-time and/or part-time Certified Veterinary Technician. We use our assistants and technicians to their full potential and training is provided to increase technical skills. 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./ph3Duties and Responsibilities/h3ulliChecks patient medical records for past histories, enters treatments and charges in computer./liliRestrains animals for Veterinarian as required./liliMaintains client educational material in an efficient manner./liliApplies knowledge of drawing blood, accessing veins quickly and minimizing patient discomfort to perform testing procedures./liliPerforms specimen testing procedures accurately on blood, urine or other samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and computers./liliAssists 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./liliPerform anesthesia induction and monitoring./liliAssists the veterinarian in surgical procedures./liliDispenses medication and feeds patients as directed./liliCommunicates with patients owner by describing medication, possible complications and warnings./liliUtilizes computer system to enter and reference patient information as needed./liliPerforms necessary lab work such as x-rays, CBCs, blood profiles, urinalysis, heartworm tests, FELV/FIV tests, fecal tests, cultures and sensitivities and fungus cultures./liliDocuments test results and delivers to appropriate personnel promptly./liliPrepares specimens to be sent to reference lab according to practice requirements./liliSchedules and/or performs routine maintenance of testing equipment./liliMaintains cleanliness of exam room at all times./liliSets laboratory standards, change operations, and provides training to staff as required./liliAssists in animal care as needed./liliHandles 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./liliTakes medical histories and vital signs of patients./liliPerforms departmental housekeeping duties./liliAdmits and discharges patients./liliTakes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy./liliMust be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods./liliOther duties as assigned./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The technician must be able to multi-task. They must be able to think quickly on their feet. They must be able to 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 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 Pennsylvania is required./ph3Benefits/h3ulliCompetitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program!/liliBest-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance/liliShort-term and long-term disability/liliLife insurance/lili401k with match/liliPaid time off/liliFree continuing education/liliMental health support/liliAnd more!/li/ul/div