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Registered Veterinary Technician Jobs in Lenexa, KS at Falcon Valley Animal Hospital
Full Job Description
Job Summary
We are a family-owned, small animal veterinary hospital that is looking for an energetic employee to help lead our team. We are hoping to add a Registered Veterinary Technican to our staff.
Our current staff is enthusiastic and passionate about quality care for our patients. We recently added the Canine Club at Falcon Valley, a bright and up-to-date boarding/daycare/grooming facility, right next door. We provide medical care for any pet at Canine Club, in the way of vaccinations, etc., as well as caring for all of the current and new patients at Falcon Valley.
The ideal candidate will assist the Doctor and other hospital staff with the care and cleaning of patients and facilities including completing patient treatments, assisting in surgery and all other animal care functions as well as other tasks involved in the operations of a veterinary hospital.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility.
Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented.”
Excellent communications skills.
Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties that will be expected in the job.
Telephone and computer skills are necessary.
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments and to accept change
Education and Experience
At least 1 year of experience at a veterinary hospital
Ability to perform dental cleanings
Ability to monitor anesthesia during surgical procedures.
Authority
Direct and guide veterinary assistants.
Technician training as needed.
Perform emergency care within regulatory limits.
Physical Requirements
Dependable attendance is required.
Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone.
Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.
Duties
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job functions and job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Client Relations
Nursing Care
Housekeeping/Maintenance
Examinations/Assessments
Record Keeping
Anesthesia
Surgery
Radiology
Dentistry
Laboratory
Pharmacy
Marketing
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
Do you have a current Registered Veterinary Technician certificate?
Work Location: In person
Title: Registered Veterinary Technician
Company: Falcon Valley Animal Hospital
Location: Lenexa, KS
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