Certified Veterinary Technician - Chicago, United States - Metropolitan Veterinary Center

Metropolitan Veterinary Center
Metropolitan Veterinary Center
Verified Company
Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:

Metropolitan Veterinary Center is seeking a


Certified Veterinary Technician
to join our team


Location**:


  • 1556 S. Michigan Avenue, Ste.100


  • Chicago, Illinois 6060

  • United States

Clinic Hours:

Mon-Sat

7am-8pm

Sun

Closed


Compensation:

$17-19/hr

This is an opportunity for a Credentialed Technician to become a part of a progressive clinic in the heart of the city

Be a part of a clinic where Credentialed Technicians are respected & utlized to the height of their licensure

1-2 years Hands On Clinical Experience Required

CVT students enocuraged to apply


Benefits we offer:


  • Industry leading pay for you, discounts for your furry friends
  • Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
  • 401k program with company match starting day A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
  • Flexible schedule with a focus on worklife harmony
  • You'll get PTO and have the time to use it
  • Free virtual yoga, fitness and meditation classes for ALL employees.
  • Free virtual registered dietitian lead wellness, nutrition and cooking classes for ALL employees.
  • Quarterly bonus opportunities
  • Customized learning and developmental opportunities

Responsibilities:


Essential 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 360degree 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.

Qualifications:

Required 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 fastpaced 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 sideeffects 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 must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjus
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