Certified Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Description

Looking for a career with a dynamic and fun team that values your skills and encourages your continual growth? Plus pays a competitive wage and $2,500 sign on bonus!

Madison Veterinary Specialists is seeking a full time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery department. Previous experience is preferred.

Procedure days: 7am-5pm/Appointment days: 8am-5:30pm

One of our busiest services, surgery days are never routine. Working with our two board certified surgeons, certified technicians are able to fully utilize their training in all areas, from client communications and administering anesthesia to bandaging and pain management. The surgery technician team is supported by veterinary assistants and pack-&-prep assistants that help with patient care, invoicing and sterilizing packs.  Rotating on-call weekend shifts required.

The Certified Veterinary Technician provides caring, compassionate and detail-oriented nursing care for hospitalized patients and outpatients. They are responsible for correctly and efficiently executing treatments, diagnostics, and medication administration at the appropriate times under the direction of a Veterinarian. They must maintain detailed and correct medical records in the MVS electronic medical record keeping system, ImproMed, while ensuring all charges are correctly invoiced, along with updating and communicating with clients in a timely and respective manner.

To be successful within this role, candidates should possess the following skills:

• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
• Good communication skills and enjoy working with people
• Enjoy learning new skills and exploring new technologies
• Willingness to participate in additional training programs
• Provide input and assist with all aspects of patient care
• Possess or demonstrate desire to obtain a solid understanding of the common medication used within an emergency & specialty practice
• Provide compassionate and timely care for our hospitalized patients

Madison Veterinary Specialists & Emergency provides a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are dedicated to providing the highest standard of medical care along with excellent customer service. We offer internal training for each position with competitive wages and benefits packages including medical insurance, flexible scheduling, 401K plan with matching, uniforms, and continuing education allowance, as well as discounted pricing for your pet’s care. Wage commensurate with skill and experience. Overnight shifts include a differential pay premium.

If you are an experienced veterinary technician looking for the perfect opportunity to hone and expand your skills with a growing practice, send in your resume today!

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Current State of Wisconsin licensure as a Certified/Registered/Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Prior experience in an emergency and/or specialists’ practice is a plus
• 1 years experience as a Certified Veterinary Technician
• Knowledge of ImproMed software a plus
• Physical: Must have the strength and stamina to work on feet throughout shift and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ergonomic: An employee in this position must be capable of safely working in environment with potential exposure to hazardous materials, infectious and zoonotic diseases.
• Other: An employee in this position must have a strong sense of helping clients and caring for animals and to assist with emergency or critical-care patients as needed. Maintain strict confidence regarding client and patient information. Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Formal Veterinary Technology education preferred