Veterinary Technician
Amor Animal Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
What to Expect as a Veterinary Technician with Amor Animal Hospital
As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Great pet discounts
Salary: $22.00-$23.00 per hour
Schedule: 32-38 hours/week. Must be flexible with varied shifts Mon-Fri and rotating Saturdays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
- Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
- Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services.
- Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
- Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
- Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
- Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.
Qualifications:
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
About Amor Animal Hospital
Our modern clinic features dedicated waiting areas and exam rooms designed exclusively for cats, ensuring a calm setting for your kitties. We’ve tailored areas for dogs too, catering to various needs – from rooms exclusively for healthy puppy visits to rooms for unwell pets and even a very spacious room for larger dogs! Unlike the human health world, accreditation of animal hospitals is voluntary, we are proud that our facility and medical protocols exceed the highest standards and accreditation! We truly designed our clinic prioritizing your pet’s health and comfort because your pets’ emotional well-being and your peace of mind matter to us. We’re delighted to offer you a tour of our beautiful clinic! Join us for a unique veterinary experience tailored just for you and your pets!
