Credentialed Veterinarian Technician
7 days ago
Xenia
Job DescriptionDescription: Pony Express Veterinary Hospital is truly where compassion meets excellence! Whether our patients have paws, claws, or hooves…we care for them like our own. At our core, we are passionate animal lovers who happen to be highly skilled small, mixed and equine veterinary professionals. We love all our patients like our own, and everything we do is about caring for them in the best possible way. We train, we learn, we evolve, and we focus on how to help them live the longest, happiest, healthiest life possible. Here, our patients and clients only get our best, every single time. We love this community in Xenia, and we are deeply inspired by the love that our community shares with its animals. Here, it doesn’t matter how big or small our patients are, since our passions know no size. At Pony Express, we are always here to protect and treat them with the highest level of care. Position Overview We are seeking a skilled and experienced Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join our dedicated team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about animal care and has a strong background in veterinary surgery. We are specifically looking for a candidate who can confidently lead and manage the surgical element of our practice, including preparation, monitoring, and post-operative care. The ideal candidate will have: • Proven experience in veterinary surgical procedures, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with veterinarians, • Strong technical skills in anesthesia, surgical prep, and recovery, • Excellent communication and organizational abilities, • Medical Procedures Assistance: Participate in medical procedures, including surgery assistance, anesthesia monitoring, and diagnostic imaging. Utilize advanced training to handle complex clinical tasks., • Laboratory Work: Conduct various laboratory tests, such as blood work and urinalysis, contributing essential diagnostic information for veterinarians to make informed decisions about a patient's care., • Patient Care and Monitoring: Play a pivotal role in post-operative care, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring the overall comfort and recovery of animals., • Assist in surgical procedures, preparing the operating room, handling instruments, and providing support to veterinarians during surgery., • Monitor anesthesia during procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of animals under sedation., • Collect blood samples, conduct hematological analyses, and interpret results to aid in diagnosing various medical conditions., • Perform and interpret diagnostic imaging, such as X-rays, is crucial for identifying internal issues in animals., • Oversee the recovery of patients, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing comfort to animals post-surgery., • Administer medications as prescribed by veterinarians, ensuring proper dosage and monitoring for any adverse reactions., • Educate pet owners on post-treatment care, including medication administration, wound care, and signs of potential complications., • Hourly compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location., • 401k with 100% employer matching on 1st 3%, • Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Option Program when launched, • Annual Continuing Education allowance for industry specific certifications, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (available after 30 days). Paid 100% for full-time employees - Buy-up medical plan available. Additional family member coverage available at the employee’s expense, • Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement benefits, • PTO, FLEX and PAID HOLIDAYS!, • Short-term and long-term disability insurance, • Life Insurance and AD&D – Employer paid for the employee, • Additional voluntary benefits for Critical Illness, Additional Life and AD&D available, • EAP Wellness and Work/Life coaches & services, • Pet care discounts, • Hold an associate degree in veterinary technology from an accredited program., • Demonstrate a strong foundation in science, effective communication skills, and a genuine compassion for animals., • Meet state licensing requirements via certification. Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) is a common requirement., • Depending on state, earned a title of “Registered (RVT)”, “Licensed (LVT)” or “Certified (CVT)”., • Complete continuing education to maintain licensure.