Registered Vet Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Our practice is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician for our team! We promote a happy work environment by treating each employee like family. We like to have fun at work while providing quality patient care and a positive influence in our community! We are a very warm and welcoming group who works well together.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years' experience working as a Veterinary Technician, is licensed in the state of Kansas, is able to place IV catheters, intubate patients for surgery and is comfortable with client education and communication.

Pay range: $23 to $25 depending on experience.

We are proud to offer our full-time teammates comprehensive benefits after 90 days:

• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with match.
• Pet care discounts (free boarding & free yearly vax/exam for up to 2 pets!).
• Yearly Uniforms with our logo provided up to $200.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• MUST be State licensed to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in Kansas.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Experience :

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
• Veterinary Technician Certification (Required) or will have within 90 days of hiring.

We're seeking an RVT with at least ONE year of experience; a demonstrated commitment to animal welfare and health as well as a genuine love for animals and vet medicine. A successful candidate will be able to provide hands-on assistance to patients and perform basic medical procedures. We're looking for a registered licensed vet tech.

Responsibilities:

• Perform examinations and diagnostic services; laboratory tests and analyses.
• Clean and sterilize surgical tools; administer medications as prescribed by a veterinarian.
• Adhere to state laws on the storage, record-keeping, and dispensing of controlled substances.
• Perform dental cleanings and assist with all other surgeries. 

If you're looking for a supportive team, a consistent schedule, and an opportunity to grow with a locally owned veterinary practice, we'd love to hear from you! We are privately owned and have three Veterinarians on staff. We are a family-oriented practice with over 30 years in the Olathe area. Dr. Leslie Wegele prides himself in the one-on-one handling for all our clients and their pets. Please go to our website to check us out and you can also apply on this position.

About Santa Fe Pet Clinic:
Our Mission is to serve with excellence to promote superlative health and lasting relationships between pets, owners, and our staff in a pleasant, positive, trustworthy manner.

This mission is our goal for everything we do at Santa Fe Pet Clinic. It is why we are here. Dr. Leslie Wegele bought the practice in 1993 and has sought to live out that statement since the day we opened our doors. Now he and his associates, Dr. Michelle Taylor & Dr. Erin Miller has continued to improve the facilities, the medical protocols, and their skills and education.

Dr. Wegele states, “It is an ongoing process of reaching for excellence and meeting that goal to the best of our ability patient by patient and client by client.