Veterinary Technician

Blue Valley Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.What to ExpectAs you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:All the benefits you deserve-medical, dental, vision, and retirement.Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.Continuing education opportunities for our licensed technicians to grow and thrive in their careersSalary: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.Schedule: This is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. The hospital is open Monday-Thursday from 7:00 AM-8:00 PM and Friday from 7:00 AM-6:00 PM, with rotating Saturdays, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Flexible scheduling options are available, including four 10-hour shifts or four 8-hour shifts plus a half day. Employees work one Saturday every eight weeks and are on-call for that same weekend.Key Responsibilities:Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice's products, programs, and services.Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.Qualifications:At least 1+ years of Veterinary Technician experience.Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Kansas is preferred.Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.About Blue Valley Animal HospitalBlue Valley Animal Hospital, located in Overland Park, Kansas and is dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets. The hospital offers comprehensive care including wellness exams, urgent care, dentistry, surgery, grooming, boarding, and specialized treatments such as endoscopy, ultrasound, and cardiology. With extended urgent care hours Monday through Thursday evenings, the team ensures pets receive timely attention. Blue Valley Animal Hospital focuses on personalized, high-quality care, treating each pet as part of their own family and supporting the health and well-being of all furry patients.