Certified Veterinary Technician

Job Description Description:Veterinary Dental Center, with three boarded veterinary dentists and two dental residents, provides referral services to over 450 regional veterinary practices. In June 2020, we expanded and moved to a new facility in Aurora, uniquely equipped for dentistry and maxillofacial surgery. As we continue to grow, join a team committed to exceptional pet and pet-owner experiences, advanced 3D imaging (Cone beam CT), pet-owner education, as well as providing Dental CE training to veterinarians and technicians.Veterinary Dental Center is expanding and looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician with a minimum of 3 years of experience.Our core values:We have transparent relationshipsWe embrace changeWe approach every problem with a solutionWe work with positivity and respectWe lead with compassionRequirements:The Certified Veterinary Technician will assist the Veterinarian during dental procedures, administering and monitoring anesthesia, performing dental prophylaxis, dental radiographs and CT, patient care, cleaning and sterilizing surgical equipment, and client education. We hope you'll apply if you love animals and are committed to providing high-quality care as a Veterinary Technician.Knowledge, Skills, and ExperienceMust possess a valid Veterinary Technician Certification1 year of experience as a Certified Veterinary Technician or a minimum of 3 years as a non-certified veterinary technician/assistant Strong communication and leadership skills requiredGreat personality that works well in a team environmentPhysical Requirements:Dependable attendance is required.Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.Must be able to lift 40 pounds.Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure.This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone.Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing clinic equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.ResponsibilitiesAssist the Veterinarian with dental consultations and dental proceduresAssist in exam rooms for consultationsObtain medical histories and start medical notesHold pets for oral examsHelp educate clients on dental proceduresAssist in dental proceduresAdmit patients for proceduresPlace IV cathetersIntubate/extubate patientsClean/polish and chart patients' teethMonitor vitals during proceduresTake full mouth dental x-rays (we train to make this an easy and routine part of this position)Recover patients after proceduresClean and store surgical instrumentsAssemble photos on documents and print for clients and referring DVMsExplain dismissal documents to clientsEducate clients on dental home careAnswer phone calls and schedule appointments as neededAttend continuing education webinars/seminars to maintain your licenseAssist in educating referring DVMsDeliver materials and thank you goodiesTrain other technicians to take dental x-raysHave the chance to travel to the Brookfield Zoo and assist the Veterinarian in dental proceduresBenefits:Paid vacation (full-time employees only)Paid holidays (full-time employees only)Competitive wagesMedical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options (full-time employees only)Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.401K with employer matchCE opportunitiesUniformsDiscounts on services and medications for employee pets