Location: Twin Cities
Company: Animal Emergency & Referral Center Of Minnesota
in ECC without fully committing to the more critical side of veterinary medicine. If you are a veterinary professional that cares intensely about everything you do, is present when caring for patients as well as clients, and is respectful of people's differences, this position may be for you!
Why AERC? AERC-MN is an established and renowned AAHA-accredited emergency and specialty hospital that is 100% owned by local veterinarians. With two, 24/7 facilities in the Twin Cities area, we build meaningful relationships with our community by treating one another with kindness, dignity, and respect. We offer excellent compensation and benefits packages, and our company culture emphasizes healthy
work/home/family integration. We are generous with our high fives (or elbows, COVID style) and encourage one another to find the best way, even if it isn't the " usual" way.
We believe that mistakes are opportunities to learn, and difficulty fosters growth. If you actively seek and share new knowledge, assume the best intentions of your colleagues, and care intensely about everything you do, you will be an instrumental value to the AERC-MN team. Role Title: Veterinary Technician: Urgent Care Primary Department: Urgent Care Shift: Swing / Evening. Hours to be determined, but may be scheduled 10 am-8 pm, 12 pm-10 pm, or similar. Subject to change as the department gets closer
to the implementation date (end of May, early June 2023). Schedule: Variable - both rotating and fixed schedule options may be available.
Weekends Required, no more than 50% per month. Holidays are required, no more than four per year. Schedules are locked in 8 weeks into the future, so we cannot make changes without your approval within that timeframe. Compensation: Hourly, dependent on skills, education, credentials, and other factors. Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance provided at up to 80% covered by AERC. Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and EAP are provided at no additional cost to you. PTO accrual based on tenure. Uniform, Pet, and CE stipends are available, and more.
The primary function of the Veterinary Technician is to provide exceptional care of both patients and clients by serving as an extension of the veterinarian. Additionally, the Veterinary Technician is expected to promote professional growth through education and learning opportunities. Your Skills & Experiences. Who are we looking for? Teamwork and Development You are proactive, supportive, and collaborative. You share knowledge, promote positivity, and take personal responsibility for your professional development. You are eager to recommend process improvements, as well as valuable opinions that may be different than yours.
You seek and value open, honest communication and constructive feedback in a timely manner. Client Service You provide outstanding client communication, documentation, education, and care to all clients. You demonstrate a natural ability to actively listen, lead with curiosity, and assume the best intentions of others. You possess the knowledge to triage phone calls, review medical plans, perform financial transactions, and discharge patients leaving the hospital in addition to your typical technical skills and abilities.
Patient Care Skills can be taught. We value training and professional development. You will be provided with a minimum of 16 training shifts before you're set free to save lives. These training shifts will be both on the floor and classroom-based, working closely with individuals from our professional development training team. When you succeed, we all succeed. You will be comfortable with the basic tasks such as IVC placement, venipuncture, bloodwork (CBC/Chem/UA), and performance of x-rays and sedated procedures. If you have advanced skills such as central line placement, urinary catheterization, critical nursing, pharmacology, physiology, and advanced imaging, you will bring a wealth of knowledge to our motivated and education-hungry team.
These skills are not required, nor will they be regularly utilized in Urgent Care; however, still impressive and beneficial nonetheless! How to Apply: If you think you have what it takes to join the AERC-MN team, then the next step you want to do is to formally fill out our online application. Don't worry, the application process is smooth and quick. We require your resume and answer some quick questions to help us get to know you better.
If you include a letter of intent, that would be super! What are you waiting for? Click that apply not button and get started! We typically respond within three business days, so we won't keep you waiting.
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