Veterinary Technician

Company Description

Woodland Animal Clinic is a well-established veterinary hospital serving pets in the community of Deland, Florida. We offer high-quality, comprehensive care for companion animals while utilizing the latest and greatest in veterinary medical technology. We emphasize preventative care and owner education to maximize pet health and happiness!

Our desire is to play a role in pet lives from their puppy and kitten stages to their senior years. Woodland Animal Clinic provides a wide range of services including preventative care, surgery, dentistry, and in-house diagnostics. We specialize in soft-tissue, orthopedic, dental, ophthalmic, and neurological surgeries. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, we are able to provide diagnostics in-house including digital and dental radiography, ultrasounds, and more. Our team provides support to clients every step of the way and is available for emergencies during office hours.

Deland is modeled as the "Athens of Central Florida" and combines its rich heritage with urban excitement. The Downtown Deland Historic District features 19th-century buildings and unique architectural styles. With highly regarded public schools and Florida's oldest private college, Stetson University, this is a wonderful place to raise a family. DeLand is a place to discover spectacular natural beauty and view unspoiled native Florida landscapes, fascinating birds, and wildlife. Halfway between Orlando and Daytona Beach, weekend trips are convenient whether you desire to relax in the sun or experience the best in theme park entertainment.

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

A high work ethic and positive attitude team member

Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work

A minimum of 1-year experience preferred, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus

Weekend availability

Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely

Interpret medical records and record client history accurately

Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow

Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner

Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin

Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests

Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus

Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring

A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one's knowledge and skillset

Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

+ Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time.

+ Ability to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc. Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership for additional clarity.)

+ Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position may require special working hours, including working weekends, evenings and/or holidays.

+ Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.

+ The noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request.

+ Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required duties while working.

+ Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.

+ Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required.

+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

+ Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled substances.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)

Tuition Assistance Program

Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program for most positions!

Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

*Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

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