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Certified Veterinary Technician - Orlando Florida
Company: Mission Veterinary Partners Location: Orlando, Florida
Posted On: 04/27/2024
Overview Animal Medical Clinic of Orlando has an opportunity for a Full-Time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team! Location: 1404 S. Bumby Ave. Orlando, Florida 32806 United States Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 6:00pm CLOSED WEEKENDS! Compensation: $18-$22 Benefits We Offer: - Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff
- 401k retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old
- Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff
- Yearly uniform allowance
- Discount on veterinary care and products for your furry family members
- Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff
- Education discount for staff who desire to become a Licensed Technician (some eligibility requirements)
Job Summary: The Certified Veterinary Technician provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The Certified Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities. Responsibilities Essential Functions: The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role. - Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
- Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
- Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
- Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
- Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
- Maintain excellent client communication.
- Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
- Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
- Answer client's inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client's medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.
Additional Functions: - Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.
- Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
- Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
- Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.
Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
- Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
- Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
- Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
- Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
- Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
- The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
- The employee must be confident around pets.
Required Education and Experience: - High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- State Department of Regulation Licensing required.
- 1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience required.
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