job title:Licensed Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Ass
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We are seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant for our one doctor animal practice, Located in the southwest. Competitive pay. Looking to hire 1-2 Licensed Veterinary Technician and 2 Veterinary Assistant.
We are a fast-paced, independently owned, full-service animal hospital looking for someone who is available to work Weekdays and Weekends. Experience in the field is not mandatory will train.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Must possess above average: client service, phone, communication, and computer skills.
• Must possess nursing skills relevant to the level of nursing care assigned
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people-oriented” and possess the ability to work in a team-focused environment.
• Must be well organized, and detail oriented.
• Must be well-groomed and present themselves in a professional manner
• Must have the ability to take direction well.
• Must have excellent written communication skills including punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Must be able to handle money accurately.
• Must possess sound decision-making skills and multi-task while working in an environment with stress.
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. several times per day
• Must be able to lift, support, transport, manipulate and hold up to 25 lbs. alone, several times per day.
• Must be able to pull or manipulate small and large animals out of crates and cages several times per day
• Must be able to walk, bend, stand, reach, squat, and balance constantly throughout a minimum 10 hour day.
• Must be able to manipulate small instruments and equipment and use fine motor skills throughout a minimum 10 hour day
• Must be able to use a keyboard on a regular basis during a minimum 10 hour day (typing for up to 5 minutes, in 15-minute increments)
• Must be able to use a telephone handset regularly during a minimum 10 hour day
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate medical records
• Recognize people and understand written directions
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand the information in person and over the telephone.
• Must be able to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
• Dependable attendance is required
• Prescribed medication must not impair function or ability to fulfill the requirements of the job
Education and Experience
High school diploma. Must have experience working with the public. Veterinary Technician license must be current and up to date.
Job Requirements
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job functions and job responsibility include:
• Have a focus on meeting the needs of the veterinarians on duty
• Must work with a sense of urgency and prioritize assignments based on patient, client, and doctor need
• Work in a pro-active manner anticipating the needs of the veterinarian
• Ensure that all charges are accurately entered into the computer in a timely manner
• All requirements and tasks as outlined in department/position job description addendum
Client Service
• Greet clients and pets by name and with a smile immediately upon meeting. Introduce self, using your first name
• Have an empathetic approach to clients with the ability to situationally adjust demeanor
• Go out of your way to facilitate the needs of the client, striving to exceed expectations
• Telephone skills: understand and use excellent telephone etiquette
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