Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Veterinary Technician Location: Casper Animal Medical Center

Job Summary Casper Animal Medical Center located near the scenic Casper Mountain range offers a family-based environment perfect for those who love the wilderness and rural living. We pride ourselves on building and maintaining personalized client relationships driven by our passion and commitment to our clients and their animals. We are excited to invite a licensed veterinary technician to join our growing team. Our practice caters to small, large, and exotic pets providing a dynamic work environment where your technical skills are both utilized and appreciated. The Veterinary Technician supports the doctors in providing high-quality patient care and excellent client service. More specifically, the Veterinary Technician is responsible for obtaining baseline medical information, performing routine procedures, and assisting with surgery. This is a full-time position that requires standing for long periods of time and some heavy lifting may be involved. Emergency care rotation is required. Generally, focused on 4 x 10-hour shifts. Saturday shifts on a rotating basis. Starting pay will vary based on relevant education and experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a professional and calm demeanor with all clients. • Acts as an intermediary between the doctor and the client, responsible for tasks such as client follow-up phone calls after a visit or surgery. • Clearly and accurately explains all services, procedures, and treatments. • Recommends routine treatments and educates the client appropriately. • Provides the client with all appropriate educational materials. • Updates patient files accurately and in a timely fashion to allow for an efficient client check-out process.

Patient Care

• Demonstrates and utilizes proper restraining techniques. • Reads and accurately interprets the patient chart. • Obtains and records baseline medication information. • Completes routine procedures such as nail trims, ear cleaning, and anal gland expression. • Utilizes the hospital computer system to enter appropriate products and services from the treatment sheet using AviMark. • Administers various medications as prescribed by a DVM, including both oral and injectable drugs. • Prepares patients for surgery, including aseptic techniques and monitoring equipment. • Monitors patient during anesthesia and recovery and updates surgical log. • Maintains equipment and surgical packs cleanliness, contents, and sterility.

Laboratory and Diagnostics

• Collects appropriate blood samples and cytology samples. • Collects samples for fecal analysis and urinalysis. • Accurately completes and submits all laboratory samples and paperwork. • Properly obtains and processes radiographs utilizing the correct protective garments, labeling, positioning, and exposure.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Routine procedures, including baseline medical data, weight, temperature, heart rate, etc.
• Nail trims, ear cleaning, anal gland expressions, prophylactic dental care, including recognition of teeth abnormalities.
• Diagnostic testing, including blood testing and cytology sampling.
• Hospital medications protocols and general medical recommendations.
• Utilization and maintenance of anesthesia and hospital equipment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
• Patient restraint techniques.
• Reading and interpreting patient charts and treatment sheets.
• Administering injections and catheter insertion.
• Basic computer skills, Microsoft Office, E-mail, and AviMark experience preferred.

Education and Experience:

• High school degree or GED.
• Bachelors degree a plus.
• 1-year prior veterinary experience preferred but not required.
• CVT or RVT certification preferred but not required.

Benefits Competitive pay, overtime pay, holiday pay, tech bonuses, sign-on bonus based on qualifications and experience, generous personal pet discounts on veterinary care and boarding, paid vacation, paid sick time, medical, dental, and vision health insurance, 401k Retirement Plan.

About National Veterinary Associates National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, were on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion, so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, were committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off, including sick time, for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorados Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.