Veterinary Technician (Exotic and Small Animal Hospital) Position Available In Jefferson, Missouri

Veterinary Technician (Exotic and Small Animal Hospital) Ivan Animal Hospital 30 Walters Pl, House Springs, MO 63051 We are a fast paced, 3 veterinarian practice who sees small animal and EXOTICS such as reptiles, pocket pets, small pigs, MONKEYS, kangaroos, and much more! We are located in House Springs looking for a Veterinary Technician to join the growing team! Here at Ivan Animal Hospital, we are passionate about providing high quality veterinary care to our patients. The ideal applicant will be team oriented, have the ability to work well under pressure and have a positive attitude. Excellent client communication skills and the desire to provide compassionate care are a must. This position will require the applicant to assist veterinarians in the care of animals. This includes but is not limited to cleaning wounds, taking vitals, preparing lab work(i.e. urinalysis, blood tests), collecting samples, and performing venipuncture. Essential functions that applicants must be familiar with or willing to learn: Surgical assistance, preparation & monitoring Medication & fluid administration Venipuncture IV catheter placement Radiographs Proper animal restraint Dental scaling and polishing Sterilizing surgical equipment Getting patient history and updating medical charts Digital X-ray Work Remotely No Qualifications

• Veterinary technician experience
• Animal handling and restraint skills
• Proficiency in veterinary terminology and physiology
• Ability to perform animal catheterization and blood sampling
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in pet care and animal husbandry
• Knowledge of X-Ray procedures

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$15.00

• $17.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift 4 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person