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Hirebridge

Veterinary Technician - Experienced

Hirebridge, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Happy people. Healthy pets.

At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees play a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.

We are looking for the right person to join our team!

CityVet - Alliance is looking for

Experienced

Veterinary Technicians to join our AWESOME team! An

experienced

Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered (with a minimum of 1-year experience). *Compensation is based on experience and education.

The most qualified candidate(s):

Possesses knowledge of and the ability to properly handle and restrain various dog breeds

Strong Communication Skills

Multi-tasking ability, while paying attention to detail

Enjoys working with both people and pets

Has a willingness to learn

Are team-players and reliable

Previous successful hires demonstrated the following characteristics:

Self-sufficient and self-motivated

Positive attitude

Ability to follow direction

High energy and fun-loving approach to life

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Technician (VT) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician works to relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technicians help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.

Essential qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

At least 18 years of age at the time of hire

At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience

Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals

Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication

Lift 50 lbs to waist height

Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication & listening skills

Self-motivated & team-oriented

A day in the life:

Assist Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x-rays/gather lab specimen), monitor patients post-op & restrain animals during exams

Obtain Samples - gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing

Testing - test the samples gathered and help to interpret the results

Administer Medications - give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM

Client Communication - obtain medical information from the clients and provide the client proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care

Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed

Purr-worthy people care

At CityVet, we put an added focus on the well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people.

In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance, and HSA options, our full-time employees receive:

Generous Pet-care Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Flexible Schedules

Growth Opportunities

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