Licensed / Registered Veterinary Technician

Summary Why You’ll Love this Licensed / Registered Veterinary Technician Job!      Are you looking to grow a successful career based on your love for animals?    When you join Bear Creek Veterinary Hospital, an EverVet Partner, you will be welcomed into a supportive community motivated by the genuine desire to make a meaningful difference for pets and their owners.  As a critical member of our team, our Licensed Veterinary Technicians enable us to deliver excellent service and top-quality care to our clients. You will directly support veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures and may independently handle appointments when veterinary oversight is not necessary.   If you are ready to join a dynamic team where quality animal care is valued at the highest level, apply for the Licensed / Registered Veterinary Technician position today!   Pay Range:  Insert Pay Range / hour Benefits:   Paid Time Off  Medical, Dental, Vision with a Health Savings Account*  Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*  Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance*  401K Plan with Generous Employer Match   Maternity Leave *  Bereavement Leave   Life, Short Term, & Disability Insurance*  Discount Programs   Discounted Veterinary Care   On-Demand Pay Options   Referral Bonus   Career Enhancement Benefits:  The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician program*   Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and Events   Access to a multitude of VMG resources   *Indicates eligibility for Full-Time positions only  Responsibilities Restrain/hold animals of several species for examination and treatments   Assist in treatment of patients in concert with a doctor   Get weights on all patients prior to examination   Use our radiology software for medical records and submission of studies for review   Take digital photos of procedures/relevant lesions and save to patients' medical records   Run in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient medical records   Prepare laboratory forms/specimens for out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others)   Import laboratory and radiographic data into patient medical records   Manage and oversee medical treatments (including collecting laboratory samples, administering SQ fluids, placing IV and urinary catheters, expressing anal sac, etc.)    Administer and oversee anesthesia, surgical and dental treatments under the direction of the Veterinarian   Take high quality digital radiographs   Complete all relevant medical records entries for patients   Ensure that all patients are comfortable, fed, watered and clean   Bathe animals as necessary (both therapeutic and general)   Keep accurately and timely logs for controlled drugs   Setup medications/fill prescriptions when needed   Help monitor inventory, rotation and expiration dates and report needs as requested   Assist in stocking exam rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessary   Assist in ordering of food/supplies/medications as requested   Assist in maintenance of areas both inside and outside of hospital (floors, walks, parking, runs, etc.)   Required Skills Veterinary Technician License Required High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent   Associate’s degree in a related field preferred   At least one to two years’ experience preferred  Experience handling a variety of animals   Strong customer service skills   Ability to communicate effectively   Ability to lift up to 50 pounds   Basic math and writing skills   Ability to express compassion   Advanced understanding of diseases/medications/anesthesia   Understanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behavior   Knowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)