Veterinary Technician​/Assistant

Position: Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Care Vet of West Omaha (Omaha, Nebraska)

All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better serve your community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
• Admits and discharges patients.
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy, and online pharmacy.
• Monitors hospital patients and logs vital signs.
• Administers medications to patients as needed.
• Places catheters and performs blood draws.
• Restraints and assists the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed Veterinary Technicians in Nebraska are preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

Benefits

All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including:

• Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program.
• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401k with match.
• Paid time off.
• Free continuing education.
• Mental health support.

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