Veterinary Technician/Receptionist

Veterinary Technician/Receptionist Barnes Veterinary Service, LLC Lakewood, CO Job Details Full-time $20

• $24 an hour 6 days ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Pet care Veterinary Technician Certification Basic math Veterinary experience High school diploma or GED Client services Animal restraint Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description Veterinary Technician Barnes Veterinary Service
• Lakewood, CO 80227 Our successful and growing clinic needs an experienced Veterinary Technician/Receptionist to join our animal-loving staff.

We run a fast-paced clinic that sees patients during regular daytime hours as well on Saturday. The ideal candidate will be comfortable supporting the veterinarians, ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets, and educating clients on all aspects of pet health.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the clinic, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the state practice acts. Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts. Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs. Assist with surgery as applicable. Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room Take pets' weight and other vital signs upon arrival Provide patient restraint during procedures and examinations Provide assistance during radiology procedures Clean and maintain the surgical room in preparation for procedures Prepare instruments and medications as directed by veterinary personnel Reception duties include front desk check in/out, scheduling appointments, and file maintenance.

CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

(CAN DO) Ability to multi-task

• Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration. Communication skills
• Reads, writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary. Correctly spells commonly used English words and job specific terms. Demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills. Organizational ability
• Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments. Is very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order. Problem solving skills
• Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. Translates problems into practical solutions. Client service skills
• Consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative service. Gains and shows personal satisfaction from delivering great service. Intellectual ability
• Accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram format. Can provide directions. Mathematical ability
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to compute rate, ratio and percent; ability to convert units of measurement. Computer skills
• Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized medical software (AVImark), as well as Microsoft Outlook, and Word.

ATTITUDES

(WILL DO) Initiative

• shows willingness and aptitude to take appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done. Integrity
• Exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound judgment. Cooperativeness
• Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others. Flexibility
• Is open to changing situations and opportunities and is willing to perform all tasks assigned. Independence
• Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without supervision as appropriate. Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency
• Maintains a positive "can do" outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to be confident around clients and pets. Client needs and work volume may require more than 36 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position requires working Saturdays. Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently. The noise level in the work environment can be is moderately high at times. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while at hospital. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Associate is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be able to perform all required skills at a level in which to aid in the efficiency of the practice. Must be at least 18 years old to perform duties involving radiography (x-ray) and exposure to radioactive substances. One year related experience required with customer service preferred.

Job Type:

Full-time Required education: Associates Degree Required experience: 2+ years' experience working with animals 1+ years' experience working as a Veterinary Technician Experience with animal restraint Ability to calculate basic math equations

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00

• $24.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Veterinary Experience:

1 year (Preferred)

Veterinary Technician Experience:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person