Certified Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

Overview:

Castlerock Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Part-time Urgent Care Certified Veterinary Technician to join the team!

Location:

Marshfield, WI 54449

Castlerock Veterinary Hospital veterinarians and technicians are committed to excellence. Our world-class staff combines cutting-edge veterinary technology with decades of experience to provide the highest level of care for your pet.

We are here to service the cities of Marshfield, WI, Spencer, WI, Stratford, WI, Pittsville, WI, Neillsville, WI, Auburndale, WI, Arpin, WI, Hewitt, WI, Chili, WI, Granton, WI and more!

Compensation:

$25-31/hour

Shift Details:

Saturday and Sunday 8am-8pm

Clinic Hours:

Monday and Wednesday 7:30am-6pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:30am-5pm. Saturday and Sunday open for Urgent Care from 8am-8pm.

Benefits we offer:

• Industry leading pay for you, discounts for your furry friends!
• Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
• 401k program with company match starting day 1!
• A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
• Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it!
• Quarterly bonus opportunities!
• Customized learning and developmental opportunities!

The LVT will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities:

How you'll make an impact:

• 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 client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• State Department of Regulation Licensing required.
• 1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience required.
• 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.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.