Description

Mendon Animal Clinic is looking to add a compassionate and skilledVeterinary Technician - Surgery Lead to our team.

Mendon Animal Clinic is a full-service animal hospital that welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical and dental care. We care for cats, dogs, rabbits and pocket pets. Our clinic is well equipped with ultrasound, digital radiology including dental, full in-house laboratory, surgical cautery, therapeutic laser, cryotherapy, tonometry. We have a board certified surgeon, cardiologist and internist who regularly come to our practice for advanced surgical procedures, echocardiology and abdominal ultrasounds. https://www.mendonanimalclinic.com/

Mendon Animal Clinic in Mendon, MA

Veterinary Technician - Surgery Lead

$24.00 - $29.00 depending on experience

Sign-on Bonus : $4,000 (full time employment)

Desired schedule: Mon, Tues, Wed and then either Thursday or Friday. One Saturday required a month.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Administer medications (PO, IM, SQ, IV, SL) and perform treatment orders
• Perform blood draws, urinalysis (voided, expressed, cystocentesis), and diagnostic testing (CBC, chemistry panels, radiographs)
• Assist in surgery and monitoring anesthesia, including pre- and post-op care
• Able to teach and lead other staff from a variety of backgrounds
• Accurately calculate dosages and create medication schedules based on DVM's orders
• Provides compassionate care to patients and clients

• Provide compassionate, clear communication with clients regarding procedures, home care, and follow-up
• Prepare treatment estimates and review financial expectations with clients
• Build long-term relationships with pet owners through excellent service and trust
• Assist in outpatient procedures, wellness appointments and general patient care

• Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms, surgical suites, and patient areas
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks (laundry, dishes, cage cleaning, etc.)
• Practice low-stress animal handling and restraint

BENEFITS

We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential both at work and at

home. As a result, our compensation package is outstanding:

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• coverage 
• 401K with a company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service
• Generous paid time off
• Mental Health Resources
• Company-paid bonding leave

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Veterinary certification or licensure in the state of Massachusetts, or eligible to attain required
• Prior anesthesia and surgery experience is a must!
• Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks throughout the day
• Exceptional time management, communication, and team collaboration skills
• Familiarity with veterinary software systems & willingness to learn new technology

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that's hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We're hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families. When it all comes together with the joy of working with pets, our career opportunities are as exhilarating as climbing a toy mountain of a gazillion new squeaky balls.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

FOR MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS: IT IS UNLAWFUL IN MASSACHUSETTS TO REQUIRE OR ADMINISTER A LIE DETECTOR TEST AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW SHALL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL LIABILITY. RAREBREED VETERINARY PARTNERS AND ANY OF ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES DOES NOT USE LIE DETECTOR TESTS AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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