Veterinary Technician

Found in: Talent US C2 - 2 weeks ago

Prospect, United States Goshen Animal Clinic Full time

Description

Experienced Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Goshen Animal Clinic  located in Prospect, KY (just outside of Louisville) is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team. Do you enjoy working in a friendly, upbeat, team oriented environment? Then come thrive in a place that encourages each other to further education and continued grow within the profession.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

  • Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, medication administration and client communication
  • Obtain a thorough health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record  
  • Support veterinarians to ensure excellent veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits 
  • Advocate for patients, and educate clients  
  • Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care 

Skills and Qualifications: 

  • Must have 2 years of professional experience in small animal clinical setting 
  • Excellent communication skills with clients and team members 
  • Proficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and multi tasks 
  • Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude 
  • Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day 
  • Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner    
  • Full time schedule with alternating weekends
  • Part time availability if needed
  • Experience with paper-lite/paperless record keeping

 Benefits and Perks: 

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting first of the month following date of hire 
  • 401K with company match  
  • Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options included 
  • Long Term Disability options 
  • Short Term Disability, paid for by employer  
  • Complimentary Life Insurance $15,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family  
  • Personal Pet Discounts 
  • PTO and Paid Holidays 
  • Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

 

Goshen Animal Clinic’s goal is to provide the highest quality veterinary care for pets and exceptional service to their families. We have an unrivaled commitment to our patients and clients, and demonstrate this by investing in continuing education, adoption of technological advancements, and most importantly by administering compassionate care to all pets entrusted to us.  Our Goshen Animal Clinic family promises to deliver innovative medicine and exceptional service to foster the love shared by our pets and people. 

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.