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Ethos Veterinary Health Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine in Orland Park, Illinois
Premier Veterinary Group in Orland Park is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine Department.
The primary responsibility is to triage and provide care for patients presenting to and hospitalized in our Internal Medicine Department. The successful candidate embodies our culture in treating every client with the utmost courteous and attentive treatment possible, with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets. This is a 40 hour per week position that requires flexibility in scheduling as it includes evening and weekend on call. Participation in some holiday coverage is required.
We at Premier Veterinary Group believe that all veterinarians, pets and pet owners deserve premier experiences. Everything we do reflects this belief. We commit ourselves to acting with respect, honor and dignity toward our clients, colleagues and each other.
Responsibilities:
Provide extensive client education on Internal Medicine issues including but not limited to disease processes, medication, and triaging phone calls
Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates
Utilizing different modalities of imaging for patient assessment including radiograph, ultrasound, endoscopy and CT scan
Executing, monitoring, and recovering all assigned sedation and anesthetic events
Provide comfort and nursing care for all patients
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above listed responsibilities satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
Skills and Experience:
General nursing care and treatment of patients
Administering and monitoring anesthesia
Assisting the veterinarian in procedures
Admitting and discharging patients
Client communication and education
Educational Requirements:
High School education or equivalent
Several years? experience of related job experience
Certification or licensing as a veterinary technician preferred
Experience with endoscopy is preferred
Competencies:
Self-Motivator: Ability to work efficiently and effectively, proactive with approach
Communicator: Successful communication is essential with all clients and stakeholders, considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of different people in different situations
Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Understands linkages between department?s needs and the organization?s needs.
Benefits of Working at Premier Veterinary Group:
Compensation is based on experience and skill level. Full-time benefits include health with an optional 100% employer paid plan, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, uniforms, and a generous CE allowance.