Location: Twin Cities
Company: Animal Emergency & Referral Center Of Minnesota
for you! As an AAHA-accredited emergency and specialty hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch care that's tailored to the individual needs of each animal. And with two 24/7 facilities in the Twin Cities area, we're always ready to lend a helping paw!
At AERC-MN, we foster a supportive and inclusive company culture that emphasizes work-life balance and personal growth. We love to give high fives (or elbows, COVID style) and encourage each other to think outside the litter box when it comes to problem-solving. We believe that mistakes are simply purr-fect opportunities to learn, and that difficult cases help us grow our skills and knowledge. If you're a team player who's passionate
about veterinary medicine and driven to make a difference, we want you on our team! Role Title: Veterinary Technician: Specialties Primary Department: Oncology Shift: Day.
4 days per week. Schedule: Fixed Schedule, working Tuesday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm Schedules are locked in 8 weeks into the future, so we cannot make changes without your approval within that time frame. All shifts will be scheduled at the Oakdale Specialty Hospital. Nights, weekends, and holidays are required through participating in after hours on calls services for emergency procedures (Approximately scheduled three weeknight shifts per month, and one weekend day every other month). 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 value opinions that may be different than yours. You seek and value open, honest communication and constructive feedback in a timely manner. Client Service As every patient has an owner at the other end of the leash, we expect outstanding client communication, education, and care to be provided by all team members.
This role will provide delicate and continuity of care for all patients and clients by utilizing skills such as active listening, leading with curiosity to assume best intentions, and supporting all client's medical care decisions without judgement. You will be trained 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. You will have an interest working with advanced imaging machines such as MRI / Fluoroscopy / C-ARM / CT / Ultrasound etc. If you have advanced skills such as central line placement, urinary catheterization, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, pharmacology, physiology, and advanced imaging, you will bring a wealth of knowledge to our motivated and education-hungry team.
How to Apply: If you think you have what it takes to join the AERC-MN team, then the next steps 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 now button and get started! We typically respond within three business days, so we won't keep you waiting.
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