Veterinary Technician

Grabill Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Veterinary technician to join our small and large animal practice. We are currently a 2 doctor practice that services the Grabill area. Our goal is focused on improving patient care and providing excellent service and education to our clients. The ability to listen and communicate effectively and efficiently is a must. Flexibility in schedule is preferred as we are open late 2 nights a week until 6pm and are open Saturday mornings. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform job duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The ideal candidate would Present in a professional appearance Have a positive attitude Be efficient in multi-tasking Work well in a fast paced setting Good communication amongst team members and clients Excellent customer service

Daily Job Expectations:

Daily challenges include, but are not limited to answering phones, scheduling clients, animal restraint, assisting the doctor(s), patient appointments, client education.

Duties include:

Assist Veterinarians with exams, procedures and treatments Monitor and record patient vitals, symptoms, and behaviors Administer medications and vaccinations Prepare, clear, and maintain exam areas Show care, concern and compassion for clients Provide client education Support lab work, stocking, and general facility cleaning Provide general nursing care Take radiographs of animals Administering first aid for emergencies Administer medication and treatments as prescribed by the Veterinarian Venipuncture and other specimen collection Monitoring animals under anesthesia Work with other staff members in a collaborative manner Answer phone calls, provide information, and note client charts with communication Perform administrative duties such as scanning documents and photocopying Complete clinic cleaning sheet before leaving at the end of the day, clean throughout the day as spills/accidents happen Supervise veterinary assistants in administration of medical care Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required Other duties as assigned

Physical:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel Manual dexterity, ability to use hands to perform fine motor skills Ability to speak & hear Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education/Experience:

Technicians/Assistants:

When applying for this position, experience within the veterinary field is

REQUIRED.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.

Hours per week:

10-19 30-39 We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Application Question(s): Would you be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Veterinary :

1 year (Required) Animal care: 1 year (Required) Veterinary assistant or technician: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person