Overview

Veterinary Technician 
Palmer Lake Veterinary Clinic
Monument, CO 
 
We are currently offering a signing bonus for this position!

Palmer Lake Veterinary Clinic has been serving our community for over 19 years! We have built a brand-new state-of-the-art facility. Our premium pet care facilities are thoughtfully designed by veterinary experts to reduce clinical headaches. Optimized for flow and feel, this new hospital includes top of the line equipment, beautiful surgery suites, a luxury breakroom, fear-free interior and more. We are looking for a full-time and/or part-time Veterinary Technician. We use our assistants and technicians to their full potential and training is provided to increase technical skills. We are excited to hear from you!

We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey.

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.*
  • Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.*
  • Administering medications to patients as needed.*
  • Placing catheters and performing blood draws.*
  • Restraining and assisting the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.*
  • Other duties as assigned.

*Denotes an Essential Function

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.

Education/Experience: 
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.

Benefits:

  • Base pay starting at $16-22 per hour based on experience
  • $1,000 Signing Bonus for uncertified Technicians and Assistants
  • $1,500 Signing Bonus for Certified Veterinary Technicians
  • Revenue share bonus program
  • Paid time off
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401k with a match!
  • Employee assistance program
  • Robust and FREE continuing education!
  • And more!
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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. 

Required Education Level : None