Petco
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Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We're focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.
Position Purpose
The purpose of this Veterinarian Technician position inherently involves providing excellent veterinary care to our Vetco Total Care full-service hospital patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. The Veterinary Technician represents the mission and values to all clients and partners. Our Veterinary Technicians set the tone for the technical and customer support team in the hospital, and are responsible, like all team members, for fostering cohesion and motivation within the hospital partners. Essential Job Functions
Greet clients and patients, obtain weight and vital signs, record all in the electronic medical record and begin patient history. Assist veterinarian with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, euthanasia, taking direct supervision from the veterinarian(s). Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications directed by the veterinarian, and maintain the electronic medical record. Schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results to doctor and clients, maintain and update inventory and client/patient records, and manage accounts receivable. Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures, safely support induction and monitoring of anesthetized patients, monitor patients during recovery, and prepare them for discharge to owner or transfer to an overnight care facility as needed. Provide in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable, oral and intravenous therapies; keep patients clean, watered, and fed, and safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination. Participate in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required. Keep hospital environment neat and clean, performing regular cleaning based on necessity and a pre-determined maintenance schedule. Other Duties and Responsibilities
Perform additional duties as assigned. Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed. Education/Experience
College or college-equivalent education (completed) as required in becoming a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state in which the hospital is located. Must have at least 1-year previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or working in a veterinary practice. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be compassionate and sympathetic and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations. Must have telephone and computer skills. Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change. Work Environment
The majority of job duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care full-service hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of this partner's time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets. Salary Range
$18.00 - $28.50
per hour or salary. For more details on benefits, see
Petco Total Rewards . Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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The purpose of this Veterinarian Technician position inherently involves providing excellent veterinary care to our Vetco Total Care full-service hospital patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. The Veterinary Technician represents the mission and values to all clients and partners. Our Veterinary Technicians set the tone for the technical and customer support team in the hospital, and are responsible, like all team members, for fostering cohesion and motivation within the hospital partners. Essential Job Functions
Greet clients and patients, obtain weight and vital signs, record all in the electronic medical record and begin patient history. Assist veterinarian with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, euthanasia, taking direct supervision from the veterinarian(s). Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications directed by the veterinarian, and maintain the electronic medical record. Schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results to doctor and clients, maintain and update inventory and client/patient records, and manage accounts receivable. Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures, safely support induction and monitoring of anesthetized patients, monitor patients during recovery, and prepare them for discharge to owner or transfer to an overnight care facility as needed. Provide in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable, oral and intravenous therapies; keep patients clean, watered, and fed, and safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination. Participate in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required. Keep hospital environment neat and clean, performing regular cleaning based on necessity and a pre-determined maintenance schedule. Other Duties and Responsibilities
Perform additional duties as assigned. Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed. Education/Experience
College or college-equivalent education (completed) as required in becoming a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state in which the hospital is located. Must have at least 1-year previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or working in a veterinary practice. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be compassionate and sympathetic and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations. Must have telephone and computer skills. Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change. Work Environment
The majority of job duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care full-service hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of this partner's time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets. Salary Range
$18.00 - $28.50
per hour or salary. For more details on benefits, see
Petco Total Rewards . Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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