Veterinary Technician - Animal and Bird Health Care Center
Location
Cherry Hill, NJ | United States
Job description
The Animal and Bird Health Care Center is accepting applications for a highly motivated, experienced veterinary technician with excellent customer service skills. This candidate will understand the importance of each client and patient to our business and treat both with the highest level of care, competence, warmth and professionalism. A positive attitude is a must. Experience with exotic species is a plus.
Certification and/or 1-2 years experience in an animal hospital are preferred.
We are a well-established team of dedicated and compassionate professionals located in Cherry Hill, NJ. We offer a wide range of services for avian, reptile, small mammal, canine and feline patients. We are passionate about supporting our staff and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the people and patients you serve.
Why Animal & Bird Health Care Center?
We are passionate about supporting our staff and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
The Benefits Highlights:
We cover:
- The majority of Medical for individuals and dependents (exact percentages vary by tier of coverage chosen)
- 75% of premiums for Dental and Vision for individuals and dependents.
- 100% of premiums for Short-Term Disability and Life/AD&D.
- $250 matches any employee contributions into an accompanying HSA Plan if they select the High-Deductible plan.
- Safe Harbor 401(k) plan up to 4%
- Uniform money
Benefits Breakdown:
Career:
- The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician program. After meeting the eligibility criteria.
- Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and Events
- Access to a multitude of VMG resources, including VMG national events & CE
Health & Family:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term disability
- Supplemental Life insurance
- Maternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Financial:
- 401(k) with a generous employer match
- Comprehensive PTO Program
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Health Savings Account
- Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
The Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech) is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Vet Tech helps during patient examinations and surgical procedures by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Vet Techs also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files. This position may perform an initial evaluation of the animal’s condition, clean and wrap wounds, check vital statistics, collect samples and administer medication.
- Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, and client education per hospital policy.
- Perform initial evaluation of the pet’s condition and advise doctor regarding nature of visit, preventative care due and client concerns.
- Obtain and prepare laboratory samples as requested by the veterinarian, i.e. urine, fecal and ear cytology.
- Notify the doctor of lab results in a timely fashion.
- Restrain animals in a safe, efficient and compassionate manner during examinations and procedures.
- Prepare and set up for surgical procedures while utilizing knowledge of proper sterile field requirements.
- Monitor recovery of surgery patients and communicate with owners per hospital policy.
- Accurately prepare and dispense medications as directed by the doctor, ensuring that medications are added to the pet’s record and appropriately charged to the client.
- Know vaccination guidelines within the hospital and administer vaccinations under the direction of the doctor.
- Monitor hospitalized pets and perform treatments as directed by the doctor.
- Utilize hospital computer systems to document medical records and communicate with clients and teammates.
- Experience as a Veterinary Technician, preferred.
- Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT).
- Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
- Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
- Medical procedures and animal handling will be trained thoroughly on the job; however, excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with teammates is required.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
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