Veterinary Technician
Company: Countryside Animal Clinic
Location: Park Ridge
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
------------------OUR STORY Since 1974 we have 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 care Position
Purpose The 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. Credentialed
Technician CompetenciesPatience & 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 ResponsibilitiesAssist 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/QualificationsState 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 safety
Benefits OfferedPaid 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, Evanston , Veterinary Technician, Healthcare , Park Ridge, Illinois
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