Pinecrest Animal Hospital in Owosso is seeking skilled full time technician to join our growing small animal practice. We are a fast paced and progressive 3 doctor practice providing a wide variety of services from routine vaccines and health exams to performing advanced surgical and dental procedures with state of the art digital xray and full in house laboratory in a modern, clean, and organized facility. Applicant must be able to effectively communicate with clients and other team members in a professional manner and will be responsible for client education including discussing medical treatments and at home care. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package!
Job Summary
Busy 3 doctor small animal hospital looking to hire an experienced full-time veterinary technician. Must be self motivated and have a positive attitude. Knowledge of AVImark is a plus. Must be able to work rotating Saturdays.
Responsibilities and Duties
-Triage, admit, and treat patients under doctor supervision
-Perform physical exams
-Assist with surgical procedures and processing instruments
-Monitor and provide treatments to current in-patients
-Calculate drug doses and fill medications
-Communicate discharge instructions effectively and accurately to clients
-The technician may occasionally be responsible for receptionist duties when the receptionist is unavailable. These duties include answering phones, scheduling appointments, admitting patients, and settling bills
-Implement isolation protocols
-Perform digital x-rays
-Collect samples (blood, urine) and run in-house laboratory tests
-Maintain a clean hospital environment
-Maintain a happy, collaborative and positive attitude under stressful situations
-Perform triage and take history in an efficient manner
-Ability to learn new veterinary software and accurately update medical records
-Ability to restrain dogs and cats safely and efficiently
-Competency with inducing and managing patients under anesthesia
-Capable of lifting large dogs
-Ability to follow instruction
-Along with various other tasks as directed
MUST BE A LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN OR EQUIVALENT IN EXPERIENCE!
Expected salary: TBD based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person