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Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC

Veterinary Technician at Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046

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Practice:

Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia

If you want a practice that feels like home, then you\'ll find it at Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia! Conveniently located with plenty of parking for our clients, our small animal practice is bright and busy, with a welcoming feeling once you walk in the door!

More about the Role:

The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Credentialed Vet Techs

are urged to apply!

Competencies

Patience & Compassion:

Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

Collaboration & Teamwork:

Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to others\' ideas.

Communicating:

Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.

Active Listening:

Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.

Organization Skills:

Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.

Client Satisfaction:

Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.

Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.

Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.

Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.

Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.

Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

Ability to work on weekends as required

Previous veterinary experience is required

Bilingual (fluent in Spanish or Korean) is a plus!

Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 35 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 35 pounds with assistance

Basic computer skills and math skills

Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety; practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE

Benefits Offered

Paid time off

Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Generous Personal Pet Care Discount

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range USD $20.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr.

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