About the role
Description
Do you want to work in a challenging, cooperative, friendly work environment with a team of employees dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of veterinary medicine?
Petroglyph Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited clinic that has been providing exceptional veterinary care to Albuquerque’s families for over 20 years. We strive to provide quality veterinary medicine and surgery to all clients and their pets in a timely, friendly and professional manner. We treat all animals as valued members of our families and of our community.
We are currently looking for a Veterinary Technician to work alongside our experienced doctors, technicians and CSRs to offer the best in patient care and client communication.
Responsibilities
:
Appointments, Walk-Ins and Emergencies: load rooms, take vitals, obtain patient histories from clients, assemble required supplies and instruments for exams, help restrain animals, assist the Doctor with exam, administer vaccinations, enter information and charges into Avimark, fill prescriptions, educate clients on topics such as heartworm, discuss medications and treatment plans with owners, triage emergencies
Diagnostics: draw blood for in-house bloodwork, heartworm tests & more, obtain urine & fecal samples for analysis, perform in-house urinary analysis, prepare samples for outside analysis, take radiographs, assist with ultrasounds
Boarders: care for boarding pets, offer food and water, clean kennels, administer medications
Cleaning: help maintain general cleanliness of the hospital, use proper cleaning, disinfection and sterilization protocols
Documentation: keep accurate and detailed records about patients and boarders in written patient charts and in Avimark
Communication: maintain excellent lines of communication with clients, CSRs, other technicians, management and Doctors
Other: assist in all other areas of the hospital as needed
Benefits
:
Fully-paid medical, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with matching employer contribution
Flexible spending account with yearly employer contribution
Paid Time off and sick leave
Differential pay on weekends
Great pet care benefits
Teamwork, learning opportunities and career growth
Yearly CE allowance
Tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs
Subscriptions available to atDove.org, and Fear Free
Annual License fee for licensed Veterinary Technicians
Mentors to help you achieve your goals
Requirements
Skills Required:
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to work as a team
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Veterinary Technician experience is preferred
Experience working with animals is preferred
Physical Requirements:
Standing for extended periods of time
Lifting patients up and down from exam tables
Lifting up to 40 or 50 lbs unassisted
Sitting or kneeling on the ground while restraining, administering medications and cleaning
Exposure to anaesthetic gases and x-rays. (Proper protective equipment is provided, and its use is mandatory)