What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at FOREST LAKE VETERINARY HOSPITAL?
Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital
Our privately owned, small animal practice is seeking a dedicated team player looking to use their compassion and motivation to serve alongside our family oriented team at Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital as a Veterinary Technician.
Your Mission as Veterinary Technician:
Your position of Veterinary Technician is a vital and active role in patient care and client education.
- Technicians provide support and assistance to the veterinarians where needed and provide a high level of care to ensure patient and client satisfaction.
- You will work alongside the veterinarians, veterinary assistants and client service representatives to promote efficiency throughout the practice.
Required experience and qualifications:
- Degree or certificate from a qualified veterinary technician training program
Preferred soft skills and personality traits:
- Good communication skills
- Able to work in a cooperative group
- Self-motivated
- Time management
- Empathy
- Flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Patience
- Ability to multitask
Why Join Our Group:
- Our team is dedicated to the success of both the business, and the success of the employees.
- Our practice is steadily growing
- We have a family environment and have fun both at work and working as a team
- We strive to create an atmosphere of support and cooperation, with each persons’ success leading to the success of the practice as a whole.
- We offer competitive benefits and a healthy work-life balance with 4 day work weeks.
Veterinary Technician’s Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting veterinarians where needed
- Placing IV catheters
- Taking radiographs
- Preparing and monitoring patients undergoing surgery/anesthetic procedures
- Administering medication/vaccinations
- Pharmacy
- Performing basic grooming procedures: nail trims, ear cleaning and anal gland expressions
- Laboratory duties: drawing blood, running lab tests such as CHEM, CBC, Fecal, Urine analysis, performing in clinic cytology: Ear smear, blood smear, skin cytology
- Client communication- getting progress reports, relaying instructions, reviewing recommendations made by the veterinarian with owners, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls
- Performing dental cleaning and charting
- Monitoring hospitalized patients
- Other duties as assigned
Your Schedule as Veterinary Technician:
- 4 day work week, and occasional Saturday rotation (9am-12pm). Average of 37 hours per week.
Offered Salary and Other Compensation:
Based on your experience and qualifications, we offer $18.00-$20.00 per hour. Additionally, we offer:
- Profit sharing
- 401K plan, matching up to 3%
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Continuing education expense
- Employee discounts
- Uniform allowance
Our Location:
19861 Fitzgerald Trail N.
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-2752
(651) 464-2752
http://www.forestlakevet.com
Send your resume today, we cannot wait to meet you!
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