Veterinary Technician

Hyde Park Veterinary Clinic in search of an experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant. Certification is not required, but additional compensation may be available to certified individuals and is preferred.

About us:

• We are a 7-doctor practice open 6 days a week.
• We are available for our patients from 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday – Friday, and 8:00am – 12:00pm on Saturdays.
• We treat dogs and cats.
• We provide our patients with routine and wellness care along with advanced medical care including hospitalization, in-house laboratory tests, and some emergency care.
• We value our veterinary technicians and their observations about our patients. We have open communication between our nursing staff and our veterinarians. The medical staff works as a team to provide the best possible care to our patients.
• We take pride in offering our patients and their owners a high standard of veterinary and client care.

Who we are looking for:

• A technician or nurse who has previous experience in the veterinary field and excels in patient care and client communication.
• A positive person who is passionate about veterinary medicine and patient care, and can educate clients in a professional, courteous manner.
• Someone with basic computer literacy to enter patient records and to keep in touch with our clients through all available channels.
• A person who has the physical strength and ability to lift and assist and carry a pet or other object weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
• A technician or nurse who can triage patients and recognize medical problems quickly. In addition, you should be a detail-oriented person who is able to make good decisions and respond quickly and calmly to a crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care. 
• A technician or nurse who is proficient in vaccine protocol, animal restraint, radiography, venipuncture, and the use of an IV fluid pumps. 
• A person who has the willingness to be a team-player and is open to learning new things to advance their knowledge.

What we have to offer:

• We value a work-life balance and do our best to meet all shift preferences and time off requests. 
• We offer excellent veterinary discounts to pets under your care, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• We have optional health, vision, and dental insurance along with other ancillary benefits including life insurance and short- and long-term disability. 
• You have the option to contribute to a 401K package with a percentage matching.
• We have the possibility of budget-based quarterly bonuses.
• School/Financial assistance if pursuing certification
• We will be offering a starting hourly wage of $15-22 commiserate with experience and certifications.

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