Registered Veterinary Technician

Mission Veterinary Partners
US - Missouri - Kansas City
November 13, 2024

OverviewAntioch Dog and Cat Hospital has an opportunity for a

Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Location:

5200 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119

ENHANCE YOUR CAREER AT ANTIOCH DOG & CAT!

This is an opportunity for a Credentialed Technician to become a part of a progressive clinic- Be a part of a clinic where Credentialed Technicians are respected & utlized to the height of their licensure!

*CREDENTIALED INDIVIDUALS Eligible for Sign-on Bonus ($2,500 value)or paid -Continuing Education- trip($2,500 value) Shift Details:

This is a full-time position, schedule TBD.

Must be available to work every other Saturday from 8 am-12 pm

Compensation:

Up to $25/hour

Benefits we offer:

Base 80 Hours PTO for all CVT's!
Customized learning and development opportunities
- 48 Additional HRS of CE PTO
- $500 to help you attend your favorite conferences

Career & Educational advancement opportunities!
FSA and HSA options available
401K starting on day 1- Company 4% match
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for you & your family
Additional Insurances Available:
- Life Insurance AD&D
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accidental Insurance
Discounts for your pets
Annual scrub allowance

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue, per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you.

24 hour access.

Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more

Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus

Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support.

Easy access to legal/financial experts and information.

Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions,

Build coping skills to manage life's challenges and gain control of your life.

Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics.

Employees can take advantage of services like our Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center, and Mindfulness resources.

ResponsibilitiesEssential 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.
Take part in training as necessary.
Participate in any special cleaning duties.
Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
Delegate additional cleaning duties as necessary during slow times in the absence of a supervisor.
Identify areas or items needing additional attention.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

QualificationsRequired 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.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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