Overview
Credentialled Veterinary Technician Jobs in Antigo, Wisconsin, USA at Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital
Antigo Veterinary Clinic is a rural, indepently-owned veterinary clinic with high standards of care, offering a diverse array of veterinary services encompassing wellness care, sick pet and urgent pet care, surgical and dentistry services, ultrasound, endoscopy, and boarding.
Our primary focus is to provide the best possible patient/client care with our core values in mind, which are embodied by the acronym “We Care.” We expect all our team to abide by these core values:
Welcoming attitude.
Empathy towards others.
Communication thoroughness and efficacy.
Accountability for our patients, teammates and clients.
Responsibility for our participation in the workload.
Efficiency in our provision of care to patients and clients, and in hospital procedures.
The primary purpose of the certified veterinary technician is to support the veterinary team by assisting with preventive care, diagnostics, medical record data input, outpatient and inpatient treatments, anesthesia and surgical / dental procedures, discharges, client communication, and education. The Technician assists veterinarians to the fullest possible extent, allowing them to achieve greater efficiency by relieving them of technical and administrative work.
Technicians maintain a high standard of patient care, communicating clearly with the veterinarians, other hospital personnel, and clients to ensure that patients receive the care they need.
The Technician is friendly and flexible in the face of varying expectations from clients and co-workers. The Technician quickly prioritizes, changes focus, multi-tasks, and thinks creatively and must respond quickly and calmly to emergencies, leading others through necessary tasks.
Technicians strongly believe in the quality of care provided and communicate this sense of assurance to clients. Technicians understand veterinary services and recommendations and clearly convey the value of the services to the clients, promoting a positive work environment and providing direction to and motivating coworkers.
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.
completion of an accredited veterinary technician program recognized by the NAVTA
successful completion of the NAVTE
licensure in the state of Wisconsin
Ability to perform routine veterinary medical procedures (e.g., collect samples, draw blood, and administer vaccines).
Ability to maintain clear and accurate records and to charge clients for all products and services rendered.
Ability to properly restrain patients.
Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
A commitment to outstanding client service.
Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift, sometimes exceeding 10 hours per day.
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Title: Credentialled Veterinary Technician
Company: Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital
Location: Antigo, Wisconsin, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care)
