Licensed Veterinary Technician
Company: Sunset Hill Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Licensed Veterinary Technician Sunset Hill Veterinary and
Rehabilitation Center _Partnering with you to provide
compassionate, lifelong care for your pets__We are looking for a
full-time and/or part-time Licensed Veterinary Technician. The
ideal candidate will be available to start mid-May but the start
date can be negotiated.__We believe in a Whole Person Approach when
it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for
all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health
support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and
sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top
priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to
participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions
come with growth opportunities - whether you are seeking skill
development to advance your career or to build additional capacity
to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each
Team Members career journey.__ We are currently offering a $2,500
Signing Bonus for this opportunity. _ Duties and Responsibilities:
Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters
treatments and charges in computer. Maintains client educational
material in an efficient manner. Applies knowledge of drawing
blood, accessing veins quickly and minimizing patient discomfort to
perform testing procedures. Performs specimen testing procedures
accurately on blood, urine or other samples according to medical
orders using all related equipment and computers. Assists
Veterinarian with in-patient care in daily treatments including
maintaining and calculating IV fluids to ensure they are still
flowing, draws blood samples as requested and passes
urithrocatheters. Assists Veterinarian with general practice and
sometimes rehabilitation surgery, including dental prophy, digital
radiographs, scaling and polishing of teeth. Assists with
extractions to comfort/training level Perform anesthesia induction
and monitoring. Communicates with clients by describing medication,
possible complications and warnings. Utilizes computer system to
enter and reference patient information as needed. Performs
necessary lab work such as x-rays, CBCs, blood profiles,
urinalysis, heartworm tests, FELV/FIV tests, fecal tests, cultures
and sensitivities and fungus cultures. Documents test results and
delivers to appropriate personnel promptly. Maintains cleanliness
of exam room at all times. Takes medical histories and vital signs
of patients. Admits and discharges patients for work-in exams,
outpatient abdominal ultrasounds and cardiology appointments, and
general practice surgeries. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
technician must be able to multi-task. They must be able to think
quickly on their feet. They must be able to develop positive
working relationships with clients and co-workers. Skills: The
technician must have skills/knowledge on how to perform dental
cleanings, charting teeth abnormalities, anesthesia induction and
monitoring, surgical preparation, intravenous catheter placement,
vaccination administration, venipuncture, in-house lab work, and
filling prescriptions. Our new Team Member must work well with
others as well as independently, take initiative and thrive in a
busy work environment. Education/Experience: High school diploma or
general education degree (GED); and one to two years related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience. Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of
Washington is required. All Full Time Team Members are eligible for
benefits, including: Competitive base pay between $30-35 per hour,
plus revenue share bonus program! Best-in-class medical, vision,
and dental insurance Short-term and long-term disability Life
insurance 401k with match Paid time off Free continuing education
Mental health support And more!Job Type: Full-timePay: $30.00 -
$35.00 per hourWork Location: In person
Keywords: Sunset Hill Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center, South Hill , Licensed Veterinary Technician, Professions , Seattle, Washington
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