Licensed Veterinary Technician

Overview

Bemidji Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our growing team! Location:3610 Comfort Dr NWBemidji, MN 56601

Compensation:

Up to $25/hour

Bemidji Veterinary Hospital and Boarding Kennel has been serving the community since the 1940's. We regularly participate in community service, volunteer projects and charity events. This is an amazing, state of the art hospital in Bemidji, Minnesota! We boast a 10,000+ sq foot facility equipped with a rehabilitation suite (with an underwater treadmill, cold laser, and more!), state of the art surgical suites, and more wet tables than you know what to do with. We are looking to grow this amazing team that supports this rural community. Shift Details: Mental health is a top priority at Bemidji Veterinary Hospital. We typically offer a 4-day work week to support work-life balance, with occasional Saturday shifts. We are very accommodating and will work with you to mutually decide a schedule that will benefit both our needs.

Benefits for you:

Potential yearly bonus. 401k contributions. PTO & CE allowance! We offer our employees medical, dental and vision plans! For all the perks and benefits, visit MVP Benefits.

Pet benefits:

We offer a robust pet benefit program including FREE bloodwork, all inventory and over the counter items as well as 50% off services.

Recent or Approaching Graduate Veterinary Technician Students are Encouraged to Apply! We utilize our Vet Tech's to the fullest and have many opportunities for coaching and learning along the way with opportunities for advancement. We offer the high quality treatment modalities and diagnostics.

Check out our hospital tour here!

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.

• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.

• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.

• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.

• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.

• Maintain excellent client communication.

• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.

• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.

• Answer client's inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client's medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• State Department of Regulation Licensing required.

• 1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience required.

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.

• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.

• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.

• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.

• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.

• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.

• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.

• The employee must be confident around pets.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.