Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant
Company: Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC
Location: Rockford
Posted on: September 25, 2024
Job Description:
Practice:
is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Rockford,
MN. From wellness exams and vaccines to advanced diagnostics and
complex surgical procedures, we ensure that the small animal
companions of Rockford and the surrounding communities will receive
the highest quality care at our hospital.
Position Purpose:
The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians
with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets,
maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine
in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary
care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.
Credentialed Technician Competencies:
Patience & Compassion: Remaining
professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients
feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or
challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while
maintaining a high standard of patient care.Collaboration &
Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and
practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a
timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive
results. Sharing ideas and being open to other's
ideas.Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and
teammates to ensure successful patient care.Active Listening:
Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient
owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based
on prior experiences and feedback.Organization Skills: Clear
tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions,
workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple
patients and clients.Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities
and interactions result in the highest level of client
satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities:
Assist veterinarians in the practice
of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.Assist
veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs,
and weights, as well as providing client education.Prepare patients
for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during
surgery.Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital
laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside
laboratories.Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following
proper safety procedures.Provide basic animal handling and restrain
animals during exams.Administer and monitor medications,
anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the
veterinarian.Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab
areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members
to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain
all medical equipment.Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and
professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise
compassion and care in all interactions with patients.Communicate
with veterinarians and practice team members including client
discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.Any other duties
as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Ability to work on weekends as
requiredPrevious veterinary experience preferredAbility to lift
patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift
patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistancePractice
OSHA safety techniques including proper PPEBasic math and the
ability to calculate medication dosagesBasic computer skills,
familiarity with MS office applications, etc.Strong communication
skills to ensure patient safety
Benefits Offered:
Paid time offHealth insurance; dental
insurance; vision insuranceRetirement benefits or accountsBonus
incentiveFlexible work schedulesCareer and professional
developmentEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral
ProgramBenefits offered may vary depending on full or part time
employment status according to company policy. -
Keywords: Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC, Minneapolis , Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant, Professions , Rockford, Minnesota
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