Veterinary Technician

Company: Rarebreed Veterinary Partners
Location: Freeport
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

*$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS*PetMedic Urgent Care Vet Clinic is looking to add a few skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technicians to their team. We have a welcoming, positive work environment and offer a four-day work week. PetMedic has a brand- new state of the art facility and strives to offer prompt and quality care for our patients. We are committed to delivering a positive and seamless client experience. We are also committed to our employees. One of our main goals is providing a better work/life balance by offering shorter shifts than an ER, no overnights and a generous PTO package. We also aim to provide a warm and supportive team environment that makes you look forward to coming to work.We are opening a brand new state of the art facility in November 2022 and we are ready to start building our team. Key Responsibilities:

• Positive attitude and be a team player
• Able to effectively communicate with clients (triage, discharge, client education, reviewing medications, etc.)
• Experience with placing IV catheters, administering IV or SQ fluids, administering medications IV, SQ or PO, venipuncture and perform bloodwork
• Comfortable taking radiographs, small animal restraint, triage, stable anesthesia
• Obtain laboratory sample collection, process and interpret results (fecal/parasite analysis, ear cytology, skin cytology, urinalysis, blood smears)
• Able to effectively communicate with DVM and other technicians
• Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Able to commit to evening shifts and one weekend day
• Assist the veterinarian in exam rooms and use veterinary software for documenting medical notes, and obtaining histories
• Prepares estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clientRequirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) preferred but not required
  • Minimum 2 years experience, preferably in urgent care or ERWhat do we have to offer? About us:PetMedic Urgent Care Vet Clinic, a Rarebreed Partner, is an after-hours and weekend urgent care facility for pets. Like urgent care centers for humans, we provide prompt veterinary care for dogs and cats on a walk-in or call ahead basis. We provide care for non-life-threatening conditions and patient care to complement pet owners' trusted family veterinarians At Rarebreed, we provide employees in the veterinary profession the best work experience by creating and fostering a great culture where you can thrive. We value you and offer a one-of-a-kind, flexible total compensation package that consists of the following: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (or opt out incentive) Company paid 3% 401(k) contribution Generous paid time off to ensure work/life integration Employee Referral Award Program Company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Employee Assistance Programs Continuing education time off and reimbursement Pet Care discounts for your family pets at our clinicsFree monthly wellness meetings focusing on stress & anxiety reduction and mindfulness Free online group exercise classes, such as yoga and HIIT (High Energy Interval Training), twice a week, taught by certified trainers Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancingEmployment will require successful completion of references and background check.Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/PI202127548

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