Certified Veterinary Technician at Spelts & Masters Veterinary Clinic

Practice:

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Spelts and Masters Veterinary Clinic offers a wide range of veterinary services for both small and large animals. From routine check-ups to emergency care, our experienced veterinarians are here to provide the best possible treatment for pets of all kinds.

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The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

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• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
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• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
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• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
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• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
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• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
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• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
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Essential Responsibilities:

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• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
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• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
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• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
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• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
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• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
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• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
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• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
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• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
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• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
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• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
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• Any other duties as assigned.
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Requirements/Qualifications:

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• Ability to work on weekends as required
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• Previous veterinary experience preferred
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• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
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• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
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• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
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• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
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• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
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Benefits Offered:

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• Paid time off
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• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
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• Retirement benefits or accounts
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• Bonus incentive
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• Flexible work schedules
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• Career and professional development
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• Employee Assistance Program
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• Employee Referral Program
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Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. 

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Pay Range:

USD $18.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.