Seeking an independent, compassionate Veterinary Technician Manager to join our team!
Why Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO?
We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house labs, cold laser therapy, and EKG.
About Us: Our staff, as a team, is dedicated through continuing education and compassion to provide out patients with the level of care we would demand for our own pets. These principles are our passion and by fulfilling them, we are living our dream of knowing that we make a difference by helping animals every day. We are happy to see Canine, Feline, Equine, and Pocket Pets!
Our Commitment to Diversity:
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this
community.
Who are we looking for?
This is a full time position and shifts may include a mix of evening and/or weekend coverage.
The ideal candidate will be experienced working in a busy veterinary hospital setting and possess the following skills:
Registered Veterinary Technician with valid license
Bachelor or Associate degree in Animal Sciences, Veterinary Technology or a related field required
Prior veterinary experience required, experience in Surgery or Anesthesia
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as?client service skills and phone etiquette
Develop and manage staff schedules and analyze labor costs
Collaborate with team mentors to ensure proper onboarding of new team members
Ability to inspire, teach, multitask and be a highly functional team member
Self-motivated and able to work successfully autonomously, as well as a team member
Sense of urgency, critical thinking skills and attention to detail
Effective patient restraint
Assist in patient procedures using knowledge of anesthesia and analgesia related protocols and procedures, including formulating anesthetic plans tailored to individual patient needs
Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Additional requirements/duties:
Organize, and manage the daily flow of clinical services, as well as prioritize caseload and patient care
Manage appointments: obtain histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc.
Ensure documentation is accurate and complete
Work closely with management regarding personnel, staffing or clinical challenges
Participate in HR processes included but not limited to: interviewing and hiring, disciplinary actions, grievances and termination, and conflict management
Benefits:
We’re dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
Paid time off for full-time employees
401(k) plan
Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians
Guardian voluntary benefits
Looking to relocate? Wildwood is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live and raise a family in Missouri by multiple media sources. Known for its great school districts and extensive parks and trail system, Wildwood is well known throughout the region for its high quality of life!
Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is a trusted business partner to veterinarians. We co-own practices in partnership with veterinarians, and work relentlessly to grow and manage each practice, while retaining its unique identity and culture. VPP’s family of practices has enjoyed industry-leading growth and profitability improvements. Our team has deep experience in driving sustained, above-average revenue growth, cultivating exceptional practice staff, and overseeing back-office operations, including marketing, finance, accounting and human resources. Veterinarians partner with us because we enable them to focus on delivering high-quality patient care and foster lasting relationships with pet owners, while remaining owners in the practices they have committed a lifetime to building.
