What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Veterinary Technician - Relief position at Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists?
Relief Veterinary Technicians
Windsor, CO
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who we are
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
Thrive Pet Healthcare is looking for Relief Veterinary Technicians to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
As a Veterinary Technician you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
Role Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
- With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
- Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
- Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
- Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
- Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
- Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
- Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED (required).
- 3-5 years of continuous veterinary technician/assistant experience (direct animal/patient care required)
- LVT, RVT, CVT is a plus, but not required!
- Desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine benefiting our patients
- Team oriented with an ability to collaborate and support each other
- Are paw-sitive, kind and provide trustworthy communication to the patients, team members and clients.
- Have the desire to constantly grow and advance as a veterinary technician!
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
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Salary : $21 - $28