Veterinary Technician - Countryside Animal Clinic
Company: Countryside Animal Clinic
Location: Northbrook
Posted on: September 27, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionOUR STORYSince 1974 Countryside Animal
Clinic has provided personalized, high-quality service for pet
owners who seek only the best care for their dogs and cats.WHY
US?Our scheduling allows us to maintain a high level of contact
between client, patient, staff, and doctor. As veterinary "family
practitioners," we coordinate and oversee your pet's overall care
within the entire veterinary community. We are part of a large
network of veterinarians that includes specialists in internal
medicine, surgery, emergency care, ophthalmology, radiology, and
dermatology. Our frequent consultation and referral within this
network help us meet our goal of providing the highest level of
personalized carePosition PurposeThe Credentialed Veterinary
Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care
for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the
veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each
client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful.
Credentialed Technicians apply their professional skills in
anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient
nursing, and client education.
Hospital Operating HoursMonday - Friday 8:00 am- 6:00 pm, Saturday
8:00 am-12:00 pmPay rangeNon-Credentialed Technicians/ Veterinary
Assistants: $16-$19 DOECredentialed Technicians: $22-$27
DOECredentialed Technician Competencies
- Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still
making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as
possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented.
Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high
standard of patient care.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with
veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback
appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating
feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open
to other's ideas.
- Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates
to ensure successful patient care.
- Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians
and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of
veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and
feedback.
- Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens,
medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related
items while managing multiple patients and clients.
- 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, as well as providing client
education.
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the
patient during surgery.
- Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital
laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
- 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 exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep
the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all
medical equipment.
- Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all
interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all
interactions with patients.
- Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members
including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
- Any other duties as assigned.Requirements/Qualifications
- State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered
veterinary technician in state of desired employment
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds;
ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with
assistance
- Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
- Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications,
etc.
- Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
- Strong communication skills to ensure patient safetyBenefits
Offered
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
- Bonus incentive
- Career and professional development
- State licensing fee reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
Keywords: Countryside Animal Clinic, Chicago , Veterinary Technician - Countryside Animal Clinic, Healthcare , Northbrook, Illinois
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