Veterinary Technician

Description Veterinary TechnicianOxford Animal HospitalOverland Park, KansasFull-time  More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Oxford Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.       We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.       And, we have plenty of fun along the way      Who we are     At Oxford Animal Hospital, we offer primary care for dogs and cats in Overland Park. We open for same-day appointments Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM– 6:00 PM, and Saturdays 7:00am-12:00pm     Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.     The Oxford Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.       As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.      Role Responsibilities:     Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients. With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow. Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians. Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on medications, and additional treatments. Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems. Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts. Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs. Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members. Experience & Skills Requirements:      Strong work ethicSelf-motivatedAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environment Demonstrate compassion and care for our client's animals.  Effectively and respectfully communicate with all fellow team members and clients.  Value client education and assist with some reception work when needed.  Has a positive "can do" attitudeCan work collaboratively on a team and is self-directedHas strong problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution).Flexible schedule2 years Veterinary ExperienceCurrent Veterinary Technician licensure in Kansas preferred You’ll Grow With Us     Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:     Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills  A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital  ​​​​​​​Earn your RVT Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement   Benefits – our care in actionWe provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include: Competitive compensation-$20-25/hr​​​​​​Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account ​​​​​​​Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locationsGenerously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and petsMental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions401k with employer contribution and no waiting period Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to completeScholarship opportunities and student loan support program     At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.