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Licensed Veterinary Technician

PAW Health-24 Hour Animal Care Center

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Wausau, WI
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Nurse - Licensed in the state of Wisconsin, other state or currently in school Here To Serve. These words can be heard around our clinic and guide every policy and procedure at PAW Health Network. Combining the drive to improve our patients' quality of life; to improve balance in the life of our staff; to maintain non-corporatized local influence; to emphasize education of all members within the care team, and you have PAW Health Network's industry-changing practice model. Certified/Licensed Veterinary Technicians or Veterinary Nurses are chronically under-appreciated in our industry. The traditional hierarchy of Vet, CVT, Unlicensed staff, and Reception staff has led to a plague of career dissatisfaction. At PAW Health Network we have toppled that hierarchy to enable all of our staff to reach significantly higher levels of success and fulfillment in their professional roles. CVTs and Veterinary Nurses are utilized to their fullest capacity in what they are trained to do. We are hiring Veterinary Technicians for days, nights, and overnight positions. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with the team to ensure that patients are served effectively • Perform initial evaluations of patient’s condition, dress wounds, check vital signs, collect samples, perform advanced lab work, may assist in procedures, and administer medication • Follow the directive of technician communicating triage to fulfill triage for the most efficient case completion • Read interpret and implement medical treatments • Read and maintain electronic medical records to track their care and health conditions • Effectively execute duties and manage personnel within the clinic laboratory • Obtain and process laboratory samples such as feces, blood, urine, tissue, and free fluid by means of free catch, venipuncture, cystocentesis, fine needles aspirates, and skin scrapes • Prepare, monitor and recover patients during sedated, surgical and anesthetic procedures as well as dental prophylaxis • Complete follow-up appointments in appropriate circumstances • Perform CPR and critical patient care • Perform Euthanasia Qualifications: CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS • Current unrestricted license/certification in veterinary technology within the State of Wisconsin • Candidates with active license in other states are welcome to apply • Candidates that have formerly held a technical license and are able to re-certify are welcome to apply • Current enrollment in accredited veterinary technician program EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Degree in Veterinary Technology is encouraged, however, not necessary • Accredited candidates of all experience levels will be considered • All candidates will be provided training in both process and medical skills CONSTRUCTIVE EXCHANGE • Has the ability to solicit, process, and integrate inputs and ideas from peers and executives. Recognizes areas of conflict or disagreement and deals with them through open and honest dialogue. Effectively provides feedback COMPUTER SKILLS • Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers, practice management software, and standard work/spreadsheet software. Must be able to utilize or learn scheduling modules/software • Experience in using Henry Schein Impromed or Infiniti patient database platform preferred but not required Compensation: $15 - $17.50 hourly

    • Collaborate with the team to ensure that patients are served effectively • Perform initial evaluations of patient’s condition, dress wounds, check vital signs, collect samples, perform advanced lab work, may assist in procedures, and administer medication • Follow the directive of technician communicating triage to fulfill triage for the most efficient case completion • Read interpret and implement medical treatments • Read and maintain electronic medical records to track their care and health conditions • Effectively execute duties and manage personnel within the clinic laboratory • Obtain and process laboratory samples such as feces, blood, urine, tissue, and free fluid by means of free catch, venipuncture, cystocentesis, fine needles aspirates, and skin scrapes • Prepare, monitor and recover patients during sedated, surgical and anesthetic procedures as well as dental prophylaxis • Complete follow-up appointments in appropriate circumstances • Perform CPR and critical patient care • Perform Euthanasia