Certified Veterinary Technician

Overview: Countryside Veterinary Services of the Fox Valley is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team! Our practice has a culture of quality veterinary medicine cultivated through collaboration of veterinary professionals and support staff.
We encourage mentorship opportunities and individual development.
Our technologically advanced practice strives to improve efficiency while maintaining a fun, inclusive working environment.
Location: W3022 Edgewood Trail Appleton, Wisconsin, 54913 Clinic Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7 am - 7 pm, Wednesday 7 am - 6 pm, Friday 7am - 5pm, Sat 7am-12pm Compensation: $18-20/hr Benefits we offer: Discounts for your furry friends! Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
401k program with company match starting day 1! CE allowance including addition PTO to obtain CE.
A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life 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.
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 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.
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 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.
Apply now for immediate consideration! Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer.
Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.