Pioneer Animal Clinic
Scottsbluff, NE
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Full Time
Job Summary
Come join our team! We are one of the premier practices in the Nebraska panhandle. We emphasize a positive, supportive workplace culture that encourages growth. Our technicians are utilized to their fullest potential in our practice. We believe that mutual respect and compassion for clients, patients and coworkers are the foundations of good medicine. Providing exceptional client experiences and top-notch patient care are the keys to our success. We are seeking technicians to be part of our team, who have strong communication skills, who thrive in a fast-paced environment, and who have a desire to make a difference!
Responsibilities and Duties
Our technicians fill many important roles as they move throughout the day in the hospital: assisting veterinarians and veterinary medical teams with day-to-day function of the hospital and communicating with the team to maintain the flow and care of patients; assisting with surgery and anesthesia; obtaining relevant information and history from clients and maintaining proper and complete medical charts; using safe restraining techniques; following standard protocols; maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and lab; collect blood, urine, and stool samples for testing; obtaining radiographs; administering treatments to patients; fill and label medications; client education; proper use of dental equipment and perform dental procedures.
Must be available to take night call and work weekends and holidays.
Qualifications and Skills
We require Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, AND LVMT). We prefer 1+ years of experience, but will accept Veterinary Technician students that are working toward their degree and state certification. Must be able to work weekends and take night call with the veterinarian. Strong communication and leadership skills required.
Benefits
Paid time off, paid holidays, unemployment insurance, workers compensation, Aflac insurance after 90 days, retirement Simple IRA after 90 days, continuing education monies, uniform allowance, and a generous employee pet discount.