Veterinary Technician Lashley Animal Hospital
Heartland Veterinary Partners, Swansea, IL, United States
Practice
At Lashley Animal Hospital, veterinarians focus on the study, treatment, and control of pet injuries and diseases, the treatment of acute and chronic illness, immunization of healthy pets against disease, surgery, nutrition, radiology, dental care, and preventive care for dogs and cats. Our practice serves Swansea, Belleville, Collinsville, Columbia, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, O'Fallon, Lebanon, Mascoutah, Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, and the entire St. Louis Metro East area.
More About The Role
The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.
Competencies
Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while ensuring teammates, clients, and patients feel comfortable.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members, providing and incorporating feedback.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates for successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following instructions of veterinarians and owners, picking up needs based on feedback.
Organization Skills: Tracking lab specimens, medications, patient instructions and managing multiple patients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for external labs.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment and lab areas; restock supplies. Assist other team members to keep public areas clean; maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns.
Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Ability to work weekends as required.
Previous veterinary experience required (1 year or more).
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; lift over 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
Basic math to calculate medication dosages.
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.
Benefits Offered
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits or accounts
Bonus incentive
Employee discount
Flexible work schedules
Career and professional development
Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Program
Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.
Pay Range
USD $17.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.
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At Lashley Animal Hospital, veterinarians focus on the study, treatment, and control of pet injuries and diseases, the treatment of acute and chronic illness, immunization of healthy pets against disease, surgery, nutrition, radiology, dental care, and preventive care for dogs and cats. Our practice serves Swansea, Belleville, Collinsville, Columbia, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, O'Fallon, Lebanon, Mascoutah, Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, and the entire St. Louis Metro East area.
More About The Role
The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.
Competencies
Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while ensuring teammates, clients, and patients feel comfortable.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members, providing and incorporating feedback.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates for successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following instructions of veterinarians and owners, picking up needs based on feedback.
Organization Skills: Tracking lab specimens, medications, patient instructions and managing multiple patients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for external labs.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment and lab areas; restock supplies. Assist other team members to keep public areas clean; maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns.
Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Ability to work weekends as required.
Previous veterinary experience required (1 year or more).
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; lift over 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
Basic math to calculate medication dosages.
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.
Benefits Offered
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits or accounts
Bonus incentive
Employee discount
Flexible work schedules
Career and professional development
Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Program
Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.
Pay Range
USD $17.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.
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