Veterinary Technician-Exotics Department

Are you the person that doesn't leave the room screaming when a snake enters? Have you ever received affection from a rat (or would like to!)? Would you like to learn how to anesthetize a ferret? Have you always been interested in learning about exotic nursing care. Our well-established exotics practice is looking for YOU! We are seeking the right candidate to join our team as a Registered Veterinary Technician. No experience required with exotic species, we will train the right candidate. Must be able to travel to both locations- Highland heights and Norton.

WHO WE ARE.

Northeast Ohio's premier veterinary emergency & specialty hospitals, with a well-established renowned Exotics department who has been partnering with our community for decades. Our locations in Highland Heights and Copley provide our communities' animal family members with the gold standard in veterinary care. We are a professional, fun, inclusive and diverse team filled with Ohio's leaders in specialty and emergency veterinary care.

WHO YOU ARE

. You are interested in learning the difference between a tortoise and a turtle. You are an RVT with a current license in the State of Ohio You can't wait to learn the differences in how to hold a cockatoo vs a parrot. You anticipate people's needs, and exceed their expectations. You thrive in a fast-paced, busy team environment. You are the person peers know they can trust and rely on. You are self motivated, and take pride in your problem solving capabilities. You are excellent at multi-tasking and maximizing efficiency in your workflows. You love building and growing a team that takes pride in their work, and their reputation for helping others in your community. Experience with EMR software systems is preferred but not required. You are eager to learn more about exotics and wildlife species. Does this sound like you?

EXOTICS VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

The Exotics Veterinary Technicians ensure quality care in all aspects of the Exotics Department. Their daily workflow includes assisting doctors with scheduled appointments, procedures, anesthesia, performing treatments on inpatients, collecting, running and submitting diagnostics. Responsibilities. Provide exceptional partnership and support for our exotics doctors and exotics nursing teams. Primarily responsible for all aspects of exotics patient care. Collecting vitals on patients. Performing treatments on inpatient exotics / wildlife species. Assisting DVM with advanced diagnostics and procedures with exotic / wildlife species. Administer anesthesia for exotic / wildlife species, while maintaining the highest standards in quality care. Always seeking to advance knowledge, skillset and efficiency in exotics veterinary medicine. Responsible for client education and animal husbandry for our patients' families. Works well with a like-minded team, working towards the goal of providing the gold standard in exotics care in our communities through extraordinary skills in teamwork, and situational awareness . •Metropolitan is an equal opportunity employer. Employment with Metropolitan is dependent upon a background check and drug screening.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account License reimbursement Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person