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Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice PartnersKirkwood, MO, United States
6 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Kirkwood, MO , 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 mission to provide outpatients with the level of care we would demand for our own pets, expect to be supported in your work and home life with :

  • All the benefits you deserve- medical, dental, vision, retirement for full-time employees
  • Paid time off . Take the time you need to recharge.
  • Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
  • 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
  • Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.
  • Continuing education opportunities for our licensed technicians to grow and thrive in their careers

Salary : $21.00 - $26.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule : Monday-Friday,8 : 00 am - 8 : 00 pm; weekend availability and rotating overnights required.

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 practice's 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 anesthesia; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.
  • Qualifications :

  • 1+ years 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.
  • About Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Kirkwood, MO

    At Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital - Kirkwood, we're proud to offer compassionate, personalized care in a modern and welcoming environment. As a trusted member of the community, our hospital is dedicated to building lasting relationships with both pets and their families.

    We provide a full range of services, from wellness care and diagnostics to surgery and dentistry, all delivered by a knowledgeable and caring team. Our hospital is equipped with advanced technology to ensure the highest standard of care, and we prioritize client education to support pet health at every stage of life.

    Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, collaborative culture where your skills are valued and your growth is encouraged. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and client service, we'd love to meet you!

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