What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Veterinary Technician position at Caring Paws Animal Hospital?
Experienced Veterinary Technician
Caring Paws Animal Hospital is a state of the art small animal and exotic veterinary 2 doctor practice located in the State Road 54/Suncoast Parkway area of Odessa, FL. We are a private, family owned practice. Dr Danielson has been practicing in the NW Hillsborough county area for over 30 years. He has an excellent reputation and strong relationships in the community.
We are seeking a full time experienced veterinary technician. Certification is a plus but not a requirement. A minimum of 3 years experience in a small animal, client facing environment is a must. We are looking for a technician who can work in exam rooms, with hospitalized patients in addition to serving as a back up surgical tech.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits including paid holidays and vacation for full time associates.
If you have a passion for pets, love working with people, enjoy being part of a team, and thrive in a varied, fast paced environment, we want to talk to you!
In this role you will:
Place catheters, administer injections, take blood and collect samples.
Process in house lab specimens
Perform x-rays and assist with ultrasounds
Interact with clients and patients in a compassionate and professional manner.
Follow up with clients regarding patient procedures, medications etc.
Take in room patient histories and enter information into practice management software.
Provide care to patients in hospital
Perform dental cleanings and dental x-rays
Assist with surgical procedures including monitoring of patients vitals and anesthesia
Administer cold laser therapy
Educate clients on proper medication administration and other activities.
Maintain proper documentation and client information using various practice management software tools.
Field client inquiries, gather pertinent information and use established hospital protocols to communicate information to doctors.
Work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.
Need to demonstrate the ability to function as a team player.
Need to demonstrate the practice’s core values of trust, integrity, commitment and compassion toward clients and patients.
Need to be able to work Saturdays (7:30 - Noon) on a rotating basis.
Need to have own transportation.
Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a veterinary technician in a client facing environment.
- Computer typing skills required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Place catheters, draw blood, run lab equipment, fill prescriptions, take patient histories, managed hospitalized patients
Experience:
- veterinary tech: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $24