Veterinary Technician
Company: Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Location: Wheat Ridge
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is excited to announce we are
looking for Certified Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary
Technicians, and Veterinary Assistants to join the Receiving
Patient Emergency Department! Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring
and so is everyone else. So, what is unique about our hospital?
Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet, which is
to provide compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a long
standing and national reputation of gold standard medicine,
supported by both the education and training of our team members,
along with top-of-the-line equipment needed to keep stride with the
advancements in veterinary medicine. With this as the epicenter of
our mission, our culture consists of respect, compassion,
understanding, and teamwork. Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides
an internal community that supports work-life balance, employee
learning and engagement and personal and career development; we
also are committed to external community involvement, which
encompasses fellow veterinary establishments and shelters, city eco
sustainability actions, support of local businesses and law
enforcement pet care. We are not just a corporation, we are an
entity, a living, breathing, growing organism that can only thrive
when comprised of great team members. About the job: You will
assist the hospital in delivering excellent care to all our
patients within the hospital and perform duties pursuant to WRAH
Technician Protocols. You will embody our culture by treating every
client with courtesy and respect, with a keen sensitivity to the
emotional bond between owners and their pets. How you'll make a
difference: Monitor and appropriately document patient vital signs
and activity Provide support to all veterinarians and assist other
departments as requested Provide comfort, diagnostic, surgical and
nursing care to all patients including critical care patients
Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing including but not
limited to blood draws, arterial blood gas sampling, urinary
catheter sampling and free catch urine Perform various laboratory
procedures including but not limited to blood typing, cross
matching, and slide agglutination testing Accurately take and
process abdominal, thoracic, appendicular, spinal, and skull
radiograph while following appropriate radiation safety protocols
Properly use and maintain medical equipment Provide professional
client communication What you will bring: Experience working as a
Technician or Veterinary Assistant for 2+ years in an ER setting
preferred A strong desire to learn and apply knowledge/skills
learned to daily work life Ability to communicate effectively both
written and oral Ability to demonstrate technical procedures as
outlined in the technician protocols Demonstrate reliability and
follow-through with all work-related tasks / projects Schedule:
4X10 hours with openings on: Swing Salary: $18-33 / hour based on
experience with differentials: Swing shift: 2$/hour differential
Overnight shift: 4$/hour differential Benefits: Discount on
veterinary care and pet insurance options for your furry family
Mental health support with Talkspace Uniform allowance Learning and
growth opportunities Continuing education support for licensed team
members 401k retirement plan options with company match Medical,
vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to
100% Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance
options available for full-time team members 6 weeks paid parental
leave for full-time team members Paid time off for for full-time
team members Location: 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Apply today to learn how Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital can be your
next career home! #VETTECH Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal
opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all
applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage
diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion,
marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental
disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran
status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be
authorized to work in the U.S. Veritas does not currently sponsor
applicants for work Visas, except for TN or E-3 Visa. All current
positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English
proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred
but not required. Employment Type: Contract
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