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Heartland Veterinary Partners

Certified Veterinary Technician ($1000 Sign On Bonus!)

Heartland Veterinary Partners, Alton, Illinois, United States, 62002

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Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed. Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education. 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. Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures. Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams. Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian. Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment. Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients. Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc. Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in the state of desired employment Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications, etc. Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits

Paid time off Health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching) Bonus incentive Career and professional development State licensing fee reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Veterinary Services

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