Posted: 05-Aug-24
Location: Sherman, Illinois
Type: Part Time or Full Time
Salary: Starting at $20/hour
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Occupation:
Preferred Education:
Additional Information:
We are dedicated, patient-focused and progressive. Our team is searching for CVTs who share these same values. We have 3 clinics in San Jose, Lincoln and Sherman, Illinois within our privately-owned practice, Green Prairie Animal Hospitals. All clinics are full service, small animal practices providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. Our San Jose location provides state of the art livestock and equine services as well. Our focus is to enhance the lives of people and animals by delivering outstanding client and patient care. We feel the CVTs can make all the difference for our patients! Applicants are expected to enjoy practicing high quality medicine, be passionate about their work, have great communication skills and collaborate well with our dedicated team.
NEW CVT GRADS WELCOME! ALL LOCATIONS HIRING!
Please feel free to reach out with questions (217)689-4960 and visit our website at www.greenprairieanimalhospitals.com for further information.
Technician Objectives: The Veterinary Technician fully assists the doctors, helps improve the quality of care given to the patients, and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work at Green Prairie Animal Hospital.
The Veterinary Technician assists in multiple procedures providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, immunizations, euthanasia as well as client education, marketing, and inventory maintenance. This position requires a working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases; their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations. This is an overview of the position and the job responsibilities listed do not encompass the entire position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $20.00 per hour (negotiable)
Expected hours: 37 – 40 per week for full time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Weekends as needed (1 location open for Saturdays and on rotation)
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Full or Part-Time
8 or 10 hour shifts for Full-Time
Part Time shifts vary based on availability
Education and Experience:
Licensed/Certified/Registered Technician
Completed on the job training at a veterinary practice
Technical Skills:
Oversee the inventory and purchase of pharmaceutical supplies and drugs including assisting in the maintenance of controlled substance and surgery logs.
Exhibit a technical knowledge of products and medications sold, including dietary products. Demonstrate the ability to explain and educate clients on products and answer their questions regarding product purchase/use.
Obtain and record patient histories.
Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
Administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian.
Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals.
Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery.
Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes and breathing apparatus are in good working condition.
Assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures using a range of high-tech diagnostic equipment including electrocardiographic, radiographic, and ultrasonographic equipment.
Take and process radiographs.
Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies.
Customer Service:
Communicate with and educate owners.
Maintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea and heartworm products, and assist in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit, such as a dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay and neuter and boarding.
Educate clients on products and medications sold including dietary products and answer questions regarding product purchase/use.
Veterinary Polices/Procedures/Equipment
Knowledgeable regarding related federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA.
Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes and breathing apparatus are in good working condition.
Clean, maintain and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials
Basic Skills
Recognize and assist in solving professional, administrative, and supervisory problems in assigned area. Position exercises considerable judgment in applying professional knowledge in solving nursing problems within established policies and practices and is reviewed by the supervisor through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.
Possession of strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of the spelling and meaning of commonly used terminology of veterinary medicine to accurately record results of tests and file veterinary medical reports according to alpha, numeric or subject matter headings.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Critical thinking - Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Ability to multi-task
Communication Skills:
Strong communication, leadership, and motivation skills. Has the ability to effectively solve problems dealing with staff conflict to personnel issues and performance. Has the ability to direct, guide and assist a group of individuals.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services. This includes client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfaction.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Requires active listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points be made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Requires telephone conversations.
Requires use of electronic mail.
Requires writing letters and memos.
Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or team members.
Social Skills:
Work well with all employees and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or the practice to make improvements or take corrective action.
Ability to adjust actions in relation to other’s actions.
Teaching others how to perform a task.
Actively looking for ways to help others.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people.
Other:
Knowledge of the procedures used for receiving, treating, and scheduling patients, for ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of sterilization techniques to sterilize various instruments and materials.
Knowledgeable regarding related federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA. Ensure that the hospital and its employees follow regulations. Inform the veterinary hospital administrator of any regulatory issues.
Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments to prepare and provide “tableside” assistance.
Physical Demands:
This position requires an individual to be able to stand/walk, stooping/kneeling, lift up to 50lbs on your own. The physical demands must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to hazards associated with aggressive patients; hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances; exposure to unpleasant odors and noises; exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes; possible exposure to contagious diseases. Follow federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA.
Green Prairie Animal Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the practice to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.