Full-Time Veterinary Technician - Tuscaloosa, United States - McLendon Veterinary Clinic

Description

Job Description

Job Description
About Us: As one of the few private, family-owned small animal clinics in Tuscaloosa, AL, we place a high emphasis on workplace culture, proven processes, and core values in order to provide the best patient care. In 2017 Dr. Collins purchased McLendon Vet from Dr. McLendon, whose bustling practice was well known for his personal care. Client demand quickly outgrew the two exam rooms, so in 2020 Dr. Collins transformed the previous building into a 4800 sq.


foot clinic with:

5 exam rooms, treatment area, x-ray, surgery suite, cat condo boarding, isolation ward, staff room, admin room, staff training space, and bullpen workspace for our DVMs.

Less than a mile from the University of Alabama, our clinic is well known with new and long-term residents.

Our fast-paced, three doctor clinic sees many walk-in patients daily and seeks professional, knowledgeable candidates to contribute to our practice.

To apply:

Submit an application online or email your resume to


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Recognizes and contributes to the culture and teamwork of our clinic
Task oriented with a positive attitude
Excellent verbal communication
Effective at reading, comprehending, and implementing written and verbal protocols
Strong initiative in performing tasks in adherence with clinic processes
Self-motivation in learning new skills or tasks
Capable of learning new computer programs
Ability to learn and properly use laboratory and X-Ray equipment
Strong ethical boundaries to maintain a professional work environment
Capable of multi-tasking under busy circumstances and prioritizing daily tasks and patient flow
Cleanliness during patient visits and able to follow routine daily cleaning tasks

Technician skills including but not limited to:

• Comfortable around pets and able to hold animals properly for examination
• Monitor patients under anesthesia
• Assist with surgical prep
• Perform dental scaling and polishing
• IV catheter placement
• Read intestinal parasite screens
• Collect and run blood for labs
• Administer vaccinations and injections
• Documenting proper charges for patient visits
• Understanding of medications available and capable of filling Rx prescribed by DVMs
• Strong math skills to calculate and deliver correct dosages
• Knowledge and proper use of veterinary terminology

Education and Experience/Qualifications:

High School Degree or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree (4 year undergraduate degree preferred)
Experience in a veterinary technician role (preferred)
Veterinary Medicine field (1 year preferred)

Compensation:

$12-$18 per hour based on experience
Health Insurance, 401(k) for FT, waiting periods apply
Employee discounts

Schedule:

Available between 7:00 and 5:30 pm/until close Monday through Friday and 7:00 am to 11:00 am/until close on Saturdays. Alternating weekend shifts required (overtime probable). One scheduled weekday off per week.

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