Veterinary Technician

Seeking an independent, compassionate, and Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

Why Shawnee Animal Hospital in Shawnee, OK?
We're focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, in-house labs, endoscopy, cold laser therapy, ultrasound and portable x-ray. We also offer TightRope CCL repairs, shockwave therapy, ophthalmology services and exotic animal care.

Our team wants you to know...
Birthday parties? We love cake Movie nights and dinner? Sign us up Our team is committed to finding a way to laugh and have fun each day.

From in-work events to after hours get-togethers, we genuinely care about and support each other.

And that work softball team? We're working on it

Who are we looking for?
Applicants must be registered as a veterinary technician, strong work ethic, preserve a positive personality, capable of communicating effectively, be able to multi-task efficiently in a fast paced environment, have the ability to work in harmony with a team, possess a well-rounded technical skill set, and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients as well as clients.

Schedule:
This is a full-time need working 35-40 hours/week. Will work 4 days/week with rotating Saturdays.

Pay:
$14-$17/hr based on experience and skillset.

Responsibilities:
Assist the veterinarian in exam rooms and use veterinary software for documenting medical notes
Perform venipuncture for phlebotomy and catheter placement
Obtain laboratory sample collection, process and possibly interpret results (fecal/parasite analysis, ear cytology, skin cytology, urinalysis, blood smears)
Perform diagnostic imaging
Perform anesthesia
Prep patients for and assist in surgery
Perform dental prophies
Administer vaccines and medications (oral, topical, injectable)
Fill prescriptions and review directions with clients
Communicate with and educate clients
Provide compassionate patient care
Benefits:
We're dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
Paid time off for full-time employees
401(k) plan
Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians
Guardian voluntary benefits

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