Veterinary Technician
East Side Animal Hospital PLLC
Owensboro, KY 42303
From $13 an hour - Full-time, Part-time
Responded to 75% or more applications in the past 30 days, typically within 14 days.
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From $13 an hour
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Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
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Full Job Description East Side Animal Hospital is a family-owned, one doctor, small animal veterinary practice looking for a full-time or part-time Veterinary Technician to join our team!
We are looking for a candidate who has the professional working knowledge, technical skill sets of a Veterinary Technician. This position requires a person who can provide compassionate patient care, exceptional communication and people skills and who is motivated to work in a collaborative group environment.
Veterinary Technician Responsibilities and Requirements:
• Triaging patients, acquiring vitals, patient history and discussing treatment plan.
• Examination: Client education, vaccinations and obtaining lab samples.
• Patient nursing care, coordination and communication with the team and client.
• Diagnostic and treatment procedure assistance.
• Phlebotomy: Acquiring cephalic, saphenous, and jugular blood samples.
• IV catheter placement, SQ and IV fluid monitoring and maintenance.
• Pharmacy: Calculating medications, and providing instructions for clients.
• Laboratory: Fecal, heartworm, cytology, hematology and chemistry analyzers.
• Surgical: Pre-Anesthesia, intubation, prep, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assist and patient recovery.
• Dental: High speed ultrasonic cleaning, polishing, procedures, assisting with extractions, dental radiography.
• Radiograph: Whole body and dental radiography.
• Computer: Entering patient service charges, estimates, and payment processing.
• Must have excellent communication skills and outstanding people skills.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Team player.
Veterinary Technician education, certification and experience preferred but not required.
Salary will be based on education, certification and experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
• Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
Face masks are optional. We offer curbside service or limiting one client in the exam room per appointment.
Work Location: One location
Hiring Insights Application response rate: 77%
Hiring 1 candidate for this role
Urgently hiring
Job activity Posted 1 day ago