Certified Veterinary Technician

Description

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network (AOSN), is a United States based, privately-owned, veterinary outpatient specialty company with the world’s largest unified group of veterinary specialists engaged in the specialty of surgery, dermatology, oncology, dentistry, ophthalmology, cardiology and internal medicine. AOSN has become the partner of choice for board-certified veterinary specialists and the provider of choice for pet parents across the United States and Canada, providing unsurpassed care to patients and valuable peace of mind for pet owners.

The Pet Dentist, part of AOSN, is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team

• Energetic
• Positive
• Upbeat personality
• Takes initiative
• Commitment to the needs of the clinic
• Punctual
• Willingness to teach others and share ideas
• Openness to diversity
• Adaptability to change
• Accountable
• Able to see big picture

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to):

•  Previous experience or training / education in a veterinary facility required

•  Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”

•  Excellent communication skills

•  Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary

•  Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change

Medical Related Skills:

•  Phlebotomy

•  IV Catheter placement

•  Preparing and restraining animals during procedures

•  Anesthetic induction

•  Anesthetic monitoring

•  Assisting in surgery

•  Ability to use a stethoscope

•  Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.

Duties (including but not limited to):

•  Demonstrate excellent relations with client / pets in the waiting area and exam rooms

•  Exceed the client’s expectations of service

•  Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients

•  Housekeeping / maintenance

•  Ability to perform cursory exam

•  Clearly communicate your discussion with the owner to a doctor

•  Record keeping

•  Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc.

Education and Physical Requirements:

•  College or college-equivalent education as required in becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician

•  Dependable attendance is required

•  Must be able to lift 40 pounds

•  Must be willing to work long hours under pressure conditions

•  The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Benefits:

•  A 4/10 work week (Monday – Friday)

•  Paid vacation

•  Paid holidays

•  Competitive wages

•  Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options

•  Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.

•  401K with employer match

•  CE opportunities

•  Uniforms

•  Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

*Some traveling may be required