Job description
Setting: A private non-corporate - exclusive small animal veterinary clinic - in Red Wing, MN is looking to hire 2-3 a full time veterinary technicians. The company offers 401K benefits, vacation pay, and profit sharing. Operating hours of the facility are 8:00am- 5:00pm Monday through Friday and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Full time weekday position available. Please send a resume and cover letter/ letter of intent to e-mail provided.
Job responsibilities: Review vaccination records and prepare vaccines according to our vaccine protocol - Assist veterinarian in medical procedures using proper restraint; know how to restrain fractious patients - Assist veterinarian in surgical procedures using proper aseptic technique - Maintain and use medical equipment such as IDEXX Lasercyte - Perform routine laboratory procedures and analyses in hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology - Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis - Monitor patients under anesthesia - Induce anesthesia and intubate patient - Administer treatments and injections following the instructions of a doctor or a treatment form - Initiate emergency procedures - Maintain pharmacy records, and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal, and heartworm test logs - Take and develop radiographs - Take vital signs of animals including temperature, pulse, and respiration - Perform dental cleanings - Perform and analyze skin and ear cytologies - Perform catheterization- urinary and venous - Complete ear cleanings and nail trims - Perform other duties as assigned.
We are looking for 2-3 Full or Part-Time Veterinary Technician to join our companion animal (dogs and cats only) hospital in Red Wing and/or Lake City, MN locations. This individual should be self-motivated, driven, and reliable. Excellence in customer service is important in our practice, so applicants must be personable and willing to interact with clients daily. Previous veterinary experience is strongly recommended. A Certified Veterinary Technician is ideal, however not required (based on experience). Our clinic is open Monday – Friday 8-5pm. This position requires no nights, weekends or holiday shifts! Our veterinarians rely on our technician’s skills and fully utilize them. Applicants must have excellent skills in surgery, anesthesia, radiology, exam rooms, and must be tech/computer savvy. Must be willing to travel from Red Wing to Lake City when needed (roughly 20 minutes). Must be able to lift and restrain pets (large dogs). Must be able to stand for most of your scheduled shift.
*A two year veterinary technician degree is required. New Grads welcome!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time