VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Teller Park Veterinary Service is in the small, beautiful town of Divide, 45 minutes west of Colorado Springs. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our small but growing team. The successful candidate will be a believer in high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care. The candidate will possess the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. There is no boarding, no grooming, and no on-call schedule! or weekends. We focus solely on high-quality patient care and an experience that makes clients feel like family.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent
Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) desirable but not required. Minimum two years' experience as a veterinary technician in lieu of CVT and must possess skills and requirements listed below.
SCHEDULE, PAY, BENEFITS
Seeking full-time with a FOUR-DAY work week (36-40 hours) OR part-time with a THREE-DAY work week (27-30 hours)
No nights or weekends
9-10 Hour shift
Pay: $20-$24 per hour, based on skill and experience
Full-time benefits include: Paid time off, paid holidays, pet-discount, paternity leave, 401(k) match, dental, vision, and medical insurance, license fee reimbursements, continuing education credits, annual scrub credit
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 18 years old.
Must have reliable transportation
Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can handle them when stressed, ill, or in pain.
Well-spoken, approaches job duties in a mature nature and conducts oneself confidently and professionally even when in high stress environment
Experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.
Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty.
Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals, walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Documents accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.
Perform physical assessments
Effectively restrains pets even when large or difficult.
Understands all common vaccinations and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients.
Gives SQ, IM and IV injections.
Handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.
Prepare estimates for procedures and is comfortable to discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies.
Explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions.
Understands usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients.
Maintain an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies as determined by the inventory control system.
Asist the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.
Properly care for all surgical materials; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.
Perform emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage.
Perform clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.
Effectively position for and take radiographs.
Place IV catheters and properly care for them. Understands the use and care of IV pumps as well.
Knows common disease states and can alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
Admit patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders.
Discharge patients based on the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 27 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- License reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
- Uniform allowance
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Veterinary Tech: 2 years (Required)
Location:
- Divide, CO 80814 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Divide, CO 80814 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Divide, CO 80814: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person