Veterinary Technician at Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia

Practice: Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia

If you want a practice that feels like home, then you ll find it at Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia! Conveniently located with plenty of parking for our clients, our small animal practice is bright and busy, with a welcoming feeling once you walk in the door!

More about the Role: The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Credentialed Vet Techs are urged to apply!

• 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 others  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 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.

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• 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.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience is required
• Bilingual (fluent in Spanish or Korean) is a plus!
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 35 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 35 pounds with assistance
• Basic computer skills and math skills
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety; practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Generous Personal Pet Care Discount

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

USD $20.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr.