Certified Veterinary Technician
Clinic-Whitewater, WI
Whitewater Veterinary Hospital is a mixed animal veterinary practice seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our small animal team. Applicants looking for full or part-time employment are encouraged to apply. We provide the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. We believe in treating every patient as if they are our own and we pride ourselves in giving them the same loving attention and care as we would our own. Our team is highly experienced and devoted to providing the highest quality nursing care to our patients.
This position will be approximately 40 hours/week for full-time, Monday-Friday, or approximately 20 hours per week with daily variability for part-time. No Saturday hours! Pay is based on experience.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Assist Veterinarian in appointments
- Animal restraint
- Triage of incoming patients
- Collection and analysis of lab samples including blood, urine and feces
- Prepare lab samples to be sent to outside laboratories
- Diagnostic imaging
- Care of surgical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
- Administration of medications
- Fill prescriptions as directed by veterinarian
- Surgical preparation, assistance, monitoring, and patient recovery
- Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
- Effective communication with clients
- Perform nail trims
- Provide patient triage
- Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, to control the spread of disease
Qualifications include but not limited to:
- A strong work ethic and positive attitude team member
- Ability to arrive on-time and work when scheduled
- Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- A self-starting team player with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
- Ability to receive constructive feedback in a professional manner to maintain hospital efficiency
BENEFITS
Whitewater is a partner with Heritage Veterinary Partners. With full-time employment, we offer a full benefits package, including four health insurance plan options, vision, dental, and life insurance, long and short-term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, and GAP insurance. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts as well as Health Savings Accounts. A generous paid time off policy allows our employees the flexibility they need for work/life balance. Whitewater invests in your future by offering a company sponsored 401k plan with employer match, along with access to a financial planner. We also offer a continuing education allowance.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.
If you think you are a qualified candidate, please submit a cover letter and a resume along with contacts for three non-related professional references.