Certified Veterinary Technician

Pineview Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort has an opportunity for a Full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Location: 6000 Hwy K, Waunakee, WI 53597

Pineview Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort has a unique approach to the health and well-being of your pet. We offer both traditional and alternative medical care. Each animal is evaluated on an individual basis and treated appropriately. Did we mention that we not only care for dogs and cats but exotic pets too?!

Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 8am - 5:30pm, Saturday 8am-12pm, closed on Sundays.

Shift: 4 day work week, 8am - 5pm and rotating Saturdays.

Compensation: $20- $24/hour

Our patients' care and comfort are foremost in our minds and we will do all that we can to exceed your expectations. We hope to establish a partnership with you to help your pet maintain a long and healthy life. Our veterinarians are thorough, gentle, and genuinely care for animals. They listen and encourage you to ask questions to understand what is necessary for your pet's ongoing care.

Benefits we offer:

• 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.
• 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!
• Customized learning and developmental opportunities including CE for a credentialed technician!

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Job Summary: The Certified Veterinary Technician provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The Certified Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

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 job shadows or working interviews as necessary.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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• 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.
• Abil…