Maintenance Technician

Description:Our state-of-the-art, veterinary dental referral practice committed to excellence in patient care, client service, and professional development. Our facility is equipped with advanced dental and surgical technology, including high-speed dental units, digital dental radiography, cone beam CT, surgical laser, and full anesthetic monitoring capabilities. Our practice culture is built on mutual respect, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to improving the health and quality of life of our patients. We prioritize a positive, team-oriented work environment where everyone's contribution is valued.We are seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician or a candidate eligible to sit for the VTNE to join our team. We are looking for someone with the following qualities:EnergeticPositiveUpbeat personalityTakes initiativeCommitment to the needs of the clinicPunctualWillingness to teach others and share ideasOpenness to diversityAdaptability to changeAccountableAble to see big pictureRequirements:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to):· Previous experience or training/education in a veterinary facility· Must be friendly, outgoing, "people oriented"· Excellent communication skills· Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept changeMedical Related Skills:· Phlebotomy· IV catheter placement· Preparing and restraining animals during procedures· Anesthetic induction· Anesthetic monitoring· Assisting with procedures· Dental x-rays and prophylaxis· Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope· Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.Duties (including but not limited to):· Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms· Exceed the client's expectations of service· Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients· Housekeeping/ maintenance· Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal· Ability to recognize potential patient issues· Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor· Record keeping· Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc.Education and Physical Requirements:· High school diploma or equivalent· CVT or eligible to sit for VTNE· Dependable attendance is required· Must be able to lift 40 pounds· Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions· The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.Benefits:No weekendsFour-day workweek (four 10-hour days)Paid vacationPaid holidaysCompetitive wagesMedical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit optionsVarious voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.401K with employer matchCE opportunitiesUniformsDiscounts on services and medications for employee petsA $1,500 sign-on bonus applies to this position (with 1/3 paid at 90 days, 1/3 at 6 months and 1/3 at 12 months).Compensation details: 27-36 Hourly WagePI73350dc5c65e-31181-#######8