Veterinary Technician

Seeking an independent, compassionate, and Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Why Shawnee Animal Hospital in Shawnee, OK?

We're focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, in-house labs, endoscopy, cold laser therapy, ultrasound and portable x-ray. We also offer TightRope CCL repairs, shockwave therapy, ophthalmology services and exotic animal care.

Our team wants you to know...

Birthday parties? We love cake! Movie nights and dinner? Sign us up! Our team is committed to finding a way to laugh and have fun each day.

From in-work events to after hours get-togethers, we genuinely care about and support each other.

And that work softball team? We're working on it!

Who are we looking for?

Applicants must be registered as a veterinary technician, strong work ethic, preserve a positive personality, capable of communicating effectively, be able to multi-task efficiently in a fast paced environment, have the ability to work in harmony with a team, possess a well-rounded technical skill set, and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients as well as clients.

Schedule:

This is a full-time need working 35-40 hours/week. Will work 4 days/week with rotating Saturdays.

Pay:

$14-$17/hr based on experience and skillset.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the veterinarian in exam rooms and use veterinary software for documenting medical notes

• Perform venipuncture for phlebotomy and catheter placement

• Obtain laboratory sample collection, process and possibly interpret results (fecal/parasite analysis, ear cytology, skin cytology, urinalysis, blood smears)

• Perform diagnostic imaging

• Perform anesthesia

• Prep patients for and assist in surgery

• Perform dental prophies

• Administer vaccines and medications (oral, topical, injectable)

• Fill prescriptions and review directions with clients

• Communicate with and educate clients

• Provide compassionate patient care

Benefits:

We're dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:

• Competitive salary

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents

• Paid time off for full-time employees

• 401(k) plan

• Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians

• Guardian voluntary benefits