Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Company: Happy Tails Veterinary Center
Location: Aurora
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

***$2,500.00 Sign-On Bonus***Happy Tails Veterinary Center has been serving the Aurora, Colorado, community since 2012. We are a full-service animal hospital and offer our patients gold standard, AAHA accredited care. We are currently a three-doctor practice, with a collaborative doctor team and excellent support staff. We are looking for a lead doctor/medical director to help us continue to grow our practice and serve our clients.Our mission is to increase the bond between pets and their owners, to advocate for pet health and wellbeing through client education, and to strive for quality care. To do that, we have a beautiful, updated practice that includes high-quality equipment, such as ultrasound, endoscopy, laser therapy and laparoscopy. We also offer a multimodal approach to help our patients with pain management.We love our patients and are committed to a high standard of care by providing a consistent, ethical, and methodical approach to our practice.We are looking for someone who is able to work a 3/4 day work week and who is available to rotate Saturdays. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!*Position Skills:** Patient examinations, auscultation of heart and lung sounds, determine normal/abnormal TPRs and QATS.* Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms.* Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals.* Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members.* Surgical assisting; preparing and maintaining the surgical environment in order to ensure an asepsis environment for both patient and personal safety.* Anesthesia monitoring and endotracheal intubation.* Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, providing high quality physical and psychological needs of the patient during any hospitalization stay or visit.* Proficient in dental prophylaxis.* Pharmacy and pharmacology knowledge including: preparing and dispensing medications, calculating dosages, recognizing adverse reactions, knowledge of regulations regarding the safe handling of biohazardous materials.*Position Requirements:** Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT).* 4 -10 hour shifts and rotating Saturday's* Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.*Benefits:** Pay range of $23.00-$27.00 per hour based on experience* Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)* Retirement Plan (401k)* Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)* Short Term Disability* Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only* Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7* Discounted Veterinary Care* EAP (Employee Assistance Program)* A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth.* Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!* Our teams continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organizations success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweeks Most Loved Workplaces list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000s List of 'Fastest Growing Companies in America' (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's 'FastTrack 30' of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021)#FeaturedCVTRoleJob Type: Full-timePay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Health insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 10 hour shift* Monday to Friday* Rotating weekendsAbility to Relocate:* Aurora, CO 80016: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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