Anesthesiology, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Emergency Medicine, English Language, Hospital, Internal Medicine, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Mathematics, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Radiography, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Telephone Skills, Veterinary Medicine, Writing Skills
Animal Samaritans, an animal welfare organization committed to improving the lives of animals and people, is looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Internal Medicine to join our staff.
Our Registered Veterinary Technician performs a wide range of duties including; Job duties include exam room duties, dental prophylaxis, anesthetic monitoring, hospitalized patient care, collecting and processing laboratory samples, surgery prep, x-rays, laser treatments, telephone skills, client contact, computer literacy, and more.
An ideal candidate will exemplify our guiding principles of Quality, Integrity, Compassion, and Service. They will have strong communication skills, an energetic attitude, empathy, and enthusiasm for helping clients and patients alike. They will excel at collaborating with their co-workers, our referring veterinarians, and our clients.
Specifications:
- Minimum 2 years direct experience as a veterinary technician (experience in emergency or specialty medicine is a plus)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as mental reasoning and mathematics skills
- Willingness to learn, be guided, and pursue continuing education opportunities
- Ability to be confident around animals, showing proper safety and restraint techniques
- Understand that patient needs, and work volume may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position may require an early start time and/or working weekends (Saturdays).
- Possess sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while in the hospital including the ability to manipulate (lift, carry, move) 40 lbs. or more; walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch intermittently, and stand for long periods of time.
Required license or certification:
- Registered Veterinary Technician or candidate to be certified.
Required education:
· High school or equivalent
- Veterinary Technician Program
Required experience:
- Veterinary Technician: 2 year
Required language:
Animal Samaritan offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Visions options
- Retirement Plan – 401K Plan with match
- Paid time off including; holidays, paid time off (PTO) and sick days
- Discount on veterinary services
- Employee recognition awards
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
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Animal Samaritans Society