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Veterinary Technician
Manchester, MO. Posted 11 days ago
The role
This person will provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. Duties include supporting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
What you will do
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Required qualifications
- At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discount
- Shift differentials are offered for eligible overnight and weekend hours
About the company
Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital offers compassionate, personalized care in a modern and welcoming environment. The hospital provides a full range of services from wellness care and diagnostics to surgery and dentistry.