Full-Time Overnight Certified Veterinary Technician

Wisconsin Veterinary Neurology And Surgical Center

Full-Time Overnight Certified Veterinary Technician

Mequon, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Free food & snacks

    Opportunity for advancement

    Wellness resources

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Signing bonus

    401(k)

    Training & development

    Tuition assistance

    Vision insurance

    A $500 signing bonus is offered, with an additional $500 bonus after the first 6 months of employment.

    Position Summary

    We are looking to hire a licensed veterinary technician with a desire to join a close-knit growing organization that specializes in small animal Veterinary Neurology. The applicant will be expected to provide compassionate patient care, positive client experiences, and is expected to be a good team player.

    Wisconsin Veterinary Neurology and Surgical Center offer’s in-house high field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), neurosurgery, and other specialized diagnostic/treatment modalities.

    We strive to provide our team members not just a job, but a career. We also prioritize to maintain a healthy work-life balance for all of our team members..

    Mission Statement:

    Wisconsin Veterinary Neurology and Surgical Center will provide compassionate and exceptional care to dogs and cats that have neurologic disorders, while also improving the lives of our employees and the communities that we serve.

    Veterinary Technician Responsibilities:

    Triaging patients, taking vitals, and acquiring patient histories.

    Assisting with diagnostic procedures, which includes but is not limited to MRI, CSF taps, radiographic studies, and others.

    Client communication, which includes discussing treatment plans, estimates/payment options, phone calls, and discharges.

    Phlebotomy

    IV catheter placement

    Induction/monitoring general anesthesia/sedation

    Operation of a mechanical ventilator

    Operating autoclave and Sterlink (cold) sterilizer.

    Processing specimens in the in-house laboratory and submitting specimens to outside laboratories.

    Calculating medication dosages and providing dosage instructions for clients.

    Keeping accurate patient records.

    Assisting with neurologic surgical procedures.

    Veterinary technicians are expected to help/assist with carrying patients. Generally, this means an ability to lift up to 50lbs.

    Veterinary Technician Requirements:

    Must have a valid CVT license in the state of Wisconsin.

    Proficient computer skills.

    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

    Outstanding people skills.

    Ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

    Team player.

    Ability to bend, kneel, and safely handle large and/or difficult patients

    Hours and Proposed Schedule

    35-40 hours/week Monday through Sunday

    Willing to work overtime/stay past scheduled shift based on needs of the hospital

    Four 10hr shifts/wk, or five 8 hr shifts/wk

    Flexible shift hours on days with no in-house patients and opportunities to work from home.

    1-3 holiday on/call shifts per year (additional compensation is provided for these holiday shifts)

    Current Overnight Shifts:

    9p-7am

    7p-7am