Veterinary Technician FT

Overview

Looking for an opportunity to be able to practice high quality medicine, at a brand-new state of the art facility, in a laid back, fun environment with a great group of people? Trying to find that work-life balance? At Ellisville Veterinary Hospital we strive to do all of those things so that our employees can thrive both professionally and personally. To that end we offer the following:

Benefits and Incentives

• Hours Monday-Friday 8-5pm. We close for lunch daily, Saturday 8-1pm.
• No on-call, no emergency, no boarding
• 401K with 3% matching
• 50% Health insurance paid for (vision and dental available as well)
• $200 yearly uniform allowance
• yearly CE allowance $250-500
• Significant Discounts on services and products (FREE wellness, vaccines, bloodwork, imaging- radiography and ultrasound) for up to 3 of your personal pets
• products: pet food, medications, supplements etc. available to employees at cost
• Opportunity for annual bonus program
• Fully stocked team break-room (snacks and beverages)
• Team outings (Blues and St. Louis City games, Pickle Ball, and Axe throwing- have been some in the past), birthday celebrations, baby showers, pot lucks, holiday parties- basically if there is a reason to celebrate we usually take it
• Working with a totally fun group of people everyday

Job Description

The Ellisville Veterinary Hospital Veterinary Technician is responsible for providing superior customer service to all clients and supporting the hospital each and every day. Our Technicians are the liaison between the doctors and both the clients and the patients. We firmly believe that being thoughtful, kind, and compassionate are just as critical to patient care and the client experience as competence, knowledge, and skill.

Essential Functions/Job Duties

(you will be assisted in learning how to do many of these things as needed and not be expected to be able to do them all on day 1)

Proficiency in monitoring surgical patients/anesthetic medications is a must
Evaluating patients and obtaining history from clients
Restraining patients for exams and procedures
Organization and maintenance of both digital and paper client records
Vaccination preparation and administration
Lab work including but not limited to obtaining samples of blood, urine, feces and running appropriate tests associated with each sample (be it in house or
sent out with appropriate paperwork and packaging per lab standards)
Maintenance of hospital equipment including but not limited to radiology, autoclave, ultrasonic cleaners, laboratory, surgical, and dental
cleaning equipment.
Clean up after pets including saliva, urine, feces, and vomit

Assist the doctors including but not limited to:
Filling prescriptions
Taking radiographs
Caring for and administering treatment to patients (subcutaneous fluids, medications, intravenous fluids, etc.)
Ear cleaning
Anal gland expression
Pedicures
Placing IV catheters
Surgical paperwork
Drug calculations
Anesthesia Induction & monitoring
Patient intubation
Helping to maintain cleanliness of kennels, patient treatment area, surgery, and work stations
Maintenance of controlled drug, anesthesia, laboratory, radiology, and surgery medical logs
Client/Patient follow up calls

Computer skills (desired, not needed in all cases)
Microsoft Office
Company sponsored email
Cornerstone
IDEXX Communication
IDEXX Vet Lab Station

Education and Training
Completed schooling at an accredited Veterinary Technical program/school or comparable experience
Must be 18 years of age or older

Licenses and Certification
Valid Driver's License required

Skills and Aptitudes
Present professional appearance and positive conduct
Punctuality and dependability highly valued
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing patient and customer care

Critical thinking skills
Independent judgment and decision making skills
Detail oriented, ensuring accurate and reliable work product
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to work independently and as team
Strong organizational, problem-solving
Ability to switch focus rapidly in a fast paced environment
Reliable transportation to office

Environment
Must be comfortable working with pets of all sizes and temperaments, including handling and lifting animals as necessary
Ability to stand, sit, squat, or kneel to assist with patients
Fast-paced, fluid work environment
Lift up to 100 pounds assisted
Stand/walk/move about for prolonged periods of time while at practice
Schedule includes some weekends.

Other
Unlicensed technicians are
required to attend at least one CE meeting per year focused on job appropriate information.

Ellisville Veterinary Hospital is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation based on experience.