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Veterinary TechnicianVeterinary Practice Partners • Columbia, Indiana, USA
Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners • Columbia, Indiana, USA
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Garners Ferry Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care client communication and veterinary procedures with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

As you join our team expect to be supported in your work and home life with :

  • A comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
  • Guardian voluntary benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family too.

Salary : $17-$21 per hour

Schedule : Monday through Friday 7 : 45am-5 : 00pm with some weekend hours on a Tech rotation schedule. Must be available some holidays on a rotating schedule for patients and boarders

Key Responsibilities :

  • Client Communication : Provide status updates for hospitalized patients home care instructions pre- and post-op instructions and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
  • Client Education & Support : Educate clients on preventative medicine wellness care by age vaccine requirements laboratory procedures and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
  • Customer Service : Greet clients escort them and their pets into exam rooms ensure smooth transitions to the front desk and promote the practices products programs and services.
  • Animal Handling & Care : Restrain animals safely and compassionately assist veterinarians in medical surgical and dental procedures prepare patients for surgery administer anesthesia monitor patients during surgery and recovery and administer fluids.
  • Facility & Equipment Maintenance : Properly care for all surgical materials maintain hospital equipment and inventory and ensure the surgery room ICU area exam rooms and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
  • Record Keeping : Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system ensuring all procedures vaccinations and notes are documented for proper billing.
  • Pharmacy Assistance : Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian prepare prescription labels and appropriately package medication.
  • Safety & Technical Skills : Follow DEA OSHA and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ IM and IV injections; perform laboratory tests radiographs and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.
  • Qualifications :

  • One year of Veterinary Technician experience.
  • Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
  • Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
  • Familiarity with DEA OSHA and hospital safety guidelines.
  • Required Experience :

    IC

    Key Skills

    Veterinary Experience,Animal Care,Communication skills,Veterinary Assistant,Veterinary Technician Experience,Vital Signs Experience,Animal Handling,Animal Restraint,Experience Administering Injections,Catheterization,Medication Administration,Venipuncture Experience

    Employment Type : Hourly

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Hourly Salary Salary : 17 - 21

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