Certified Veterinary Technician

Overview

Countryside Veterinary Hospital Is Seeking A

Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Location

601 Center Parkway

Yorkville, Illinois 60560

United States

Clinic Hours

Monday- Wednesday

8:00am - 7:00pm

Thursday & Friday

8:00am - 5:30pm

Saturday

8:00am - 2:00pm

Sunday

Closed

Our office is closed on most major holidays: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas

Compensation

$22-25/hr

***$1,500 Sign-on Bonus for credentialed candidates***

Applicants must have a strong work ethic, preserve a positive personality, capable of communicating effectively, be able to multi-task efficiently in a fast paced environment, have the ability to work in harmony with a team, possess a well-rounded technical skill set, and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients as well as clients.

Veterinary Technician Credentialing desired- Our Technicians are utilized to the height of their

skillsets!

If not credentialed, the applicant must have hands-on veterinary assistant/technician

experience, perferrably a student of a Vet Tech assosciate program, & have a desire for growth within the field.

Benefits We Offer

Discounts for your furry friends including free boarding! Medical, vision and dental

benefits package. 401k program with company match starting day 1! A yearly scrub allowance for all employees. Developmental opportunities for mentorship, growth and leadership within a greater network of clinics. Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it! Free virtual yoga, fitness and meditation classes for ALL employees. Free virtual registered dietitian lead wellness, nutrition and cooking classes for ALL employees. Customized learning and developmental opportunities including CE for a credentialed technician! Dream fund eligible

Responsibilities

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 client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s 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.

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 Accommodations

Applicants 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.