Registered Veterinary Technician
Company: Antioch Dog And Cat Hospital
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview:Antioch Dog and Cat Hospital has an opportunity for
aCertified Veterinary Technician to join our team!Location:5200 NE
Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119Shift Details:This is a full-time
position, schedule TBD.Must be available to work every other
Saturday from 8 am-12 pmCompensation:$22-25/hourBenefits We
Offer:Yearly uniform allowanceDiscount on veterinary care and
products for your furry family members401k retirement plan options
with company match for all staff over 21 years oldMedical, vision,
and dental insurance options for full-time staffPaid time off and
paid major holidays for full-time staffLife insurance and other
benefit options available for full-time
staffResponsibilities:Essential Functions:The following duties and
responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but
are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions
include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the
role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter
the role.Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of
MVP.Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift
flows well.Mentor team members for career advancement and personal
development towards goals.Provide input to the hospital manager for
360-degree employee performance evaluations.Provide patient care
under the supervision and direction of a DVM.Maintain excellent
client communication.Record all pertinent medical, client and case
related information in the patient record accurately with
appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.Review medical
records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.Answer
clients inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine
procedures; handle clients medical questions with confidence and
direct to veterinarians when appropriate.Additional
Functions:Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking
payments, and checking in clients.Answer the phones in a courteous
and informative way.Provide feedback and changes to the training
program.Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as
necessary.Take part in training as necessary.Participate in any
special cleaning duties.Perform clinic upkeep as directed.Perform
equipment maintenance as directed.Delegate additional cleaning
duties as necessary during slow times in the absence of a
supervisor.Identify areas or items needing additional
attention.Performs other related duties as
assigned.Qualifications:Required Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from
but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental
and nursing skills.Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in
stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced
environment.Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical
crisis.Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.Knowledge of usage,
dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription
drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.Knowledge
of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert
veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with
hospitalized patients.Ability to properly extubate, monitor
temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.The employee must
have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and
language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English
language) to perform the duties proficiently.The employee must be
confident around pets.Required Education and Experience:High School
Diploma or equivalent required.State Department of Regulation
Licensing required.1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience
required.Physical Requirements:The employee must have the ability
to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as
manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds
with a coworker.The employee must be able to endure sitting,
standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of
time.The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to
perform duties while in hospital environment.The employee must be
able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and
equipment that can be moderately high.The employee will be
routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch,
and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological
hazards, and medication/controlled substances.The employee must
possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse
and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision
abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
focus.The employee must have good hand-eye coordination,
arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual
acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.Travel required:
Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate
education.Reasonable AccommodationsApplicants with disabilities may
be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a
reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential
functions of a position, please send an e-mail to
benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your
request and your contact information.Mission Veterinary Partners
(MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are
administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex,
pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national
origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status,
genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable
federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team
members.Indeed Sponsored Job: #INDCby Jobble
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