Veterinary Technician or Senior Veterinary Technician - Float Pool

About the Job

Days/

Hours:

variable days and hours

Description of Position

Under the direction of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, contributes to the health and well being of patients by delivering outstanding, high quality veterinary technician services that meet the standards of the MVMA and MAVT as well as VMC standards and protocols. Competently assists Clinicians and other medical staff members with veterinary medical procedures which may include (but are not limited to) specialty care, emergency care, intensive care, surgical assisting, radiography, anesthesiology, laboratory procedures, administering treatments, animal nursing, animal restraint and handling, preventative care, clinical research, etc.

within assigned service area as well as across functions as needed.

Essential Functions

* Assists clients and patients with receiving, assessment, work-up, discharges, etc., prepares patients for a variety of veterinary medical procedures including preparation for specialty care treatments and services, radiographic procedures, catherizations, venipunctures, vaccinations, anesthesia, administration of medications and treatments, etc.

* With oversight by a DVM, applies clinical job knowledge and competence to diagnosis, treatment, and care.

* Provide excellent service to DVM's and medical team that support quality patient care.

* Facilitate open communication and teamwork among clinical care team members (DVM's students, veterinary technicians, etc.) in support of positive patient outcomes and excellent patient care.

* Must be able to restrain and handle animals and/or assist with animal restraint and handling.

* Hourly treatments on Wards and Isolation patients.

* Under the direction of a DVM, performs a variety of medical and diagnostic procedures depending upon clinical indications and area of service; may perform intravenous and related therapies (i.e. fluids, chemo therapies, and anesthesia), obtain fluid or tissue samples, perform biopsy techniques, etc.

* Administers medications, vaccinations, allergy testing and others as defined by the duty clinicians.

* Under the direction of a DVM, applies clinical job knowledge and competence to the management of the patient.

* Ensure that clients understand home care instructions and instruct clients on how to properly medicate and perform specialized home procedures on their pets.

* Delivers outstanding customer service including (for example) greeting and receiving patients and clients in a professional, caring and courteous manner, answering phone calls promptly, responding to clients, co-workers, and medical staff needs and requests, redirecting calls, etc.

* Answers questions and explains or demonstrates procedures and equipment for clients, interns, senior veterinary students, and technician students.

* Performs record-keeping tasks related to medical procedures, including recording of: procedures completed, supplies used, patient status, client communications, census information, etc.

* Responsible to ensure that all services and supplies are charged for according to hospital fee schedule.

* Must have the ability to work in a clinical setting.

* Must adhere to VMC safety and infection control policies and procedures.

Other Functions:

* Maintains a clean environment in hospital area and ensures that these areas are adequately ordered, stocked and that equipment is in working order.

* Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Clinician, or Director

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Veterinary Technician:

Graduate of Veterinary Technician or equivalent program. Licensed Veterinary Technician in Minnesota.

Senior Veterinarian Technician:

Graduate of Veterinary Technician or equivalent program, Licensed Veterinary Technician in Minnesota. At least one year of veterinary technical experience. Ability to act independently with little or no supervision.

Have any specific questions? We would love to hear from you! Contact us directly at:

Sara Rose, Director of Receiving Services, rose
1774

About the Department

The Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) has served the community for more than a century. It is the most advanced, full-service referral care center for large and small animals in Minnesota. The

VMC sees more than 35,000 cases annually, with specialists available in all areas of medicine and surgery. More than 50 of the veterinarians on staff have undergone several years of

additional training to become board-certified specialists in a particular area of veterinary medicine.

The Veterinary Medical Center is comprised of the Small Animal Hospital for dogs, cats, and other companion animals, the Piper Clinic at the new Leather dale Equine Center, for horses, and

the Large Animal Hospital, which treats farm animals, and occasionally, zoo animals.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range for Veterinary Technician: $24.14-$32.40/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Pay Range for Senior Veterinary Technician: $26.78 - $35.52/hr; depending on…