Job Description
Are you a veterinary technician with a passion for making a positive impact on animal health? Then join our team at the Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC-MN)! We are seeking full-time Veterinary Technicians who care deeply about their work and are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients.
Why AERC?
AERC-MN stands as a distinguished AAHA-accredited emergency and specialty hospital, proudly owned by local veterinarians. Operating two 24/7 facilities within the Twin Cities area, we prioritize fostering meaningful connections within our community, rooted in kindness, dignity, and mutual respect.
At AERC-MN, we foster a supportive and inclusive company culture that emphasizes work-life balance and personal growth. We love to give high fives and encourage each other to think outside the litter box when it comes to problem-solving. We believe that mistakes are simply purr-fect opportunities to learn, and that difficult cases help us grow our skills and knowledge. If you're a team player who's passionate about veterinary medicine and driven to make a difference, we want you on our team!
Role Title: Veterinary Technician
Department: Emergency Critical Care
Shift: Days / Evening / Overnight Shift
Schedule: Variable - both rotating and fixed schedule options may be available.
- Weekends and Holidays Required
- Working at both our Oakdale (OD) and St. Paul (SP) hospitals
- This position will be scheduled (and trained) to work ER, ICU, and Lab roles.
Benefits: Medical & dental insurance provided with generous employer contribution. Short & long-term disability, life insurance, telemedicine, and EAP provided at no additional cost to you. PTO accrual based on tenure. Stipends are available for uniforms, continuing education, dues, and so much more!
Shift Differential: Eligible ($4/hr - $6/hr on top of base hourly wage)
Relocation Assistance: Eligible, up to $2,000. Exact assistance is determined based on multiple factors, to be discussed at time of interview(s).
The primary function of the Veterinary Technician is to provide exceptional care of both patients and clients by serving as an extension of the veterinarian. Additionally, the Veterinary Technician is expected to promote professional growth through education and learning opportunities.
Your Skills and Experiences: Who are we looking for?
Teamwork and Development
- You are proactive, supportive, and collaborative.
- You share knowledge, promote positivity, and take personal responsibility for your professional development.
- You are eager to recommend process improvements, as well as value opinions that may be different than yours.
- You seek and value open, honest communication and constructive feedback in a timely manner.
Client Service
- You provide outstanding client communication, documentation, education, and care to all clients.
- You demonstrate a natural ability to actively listen, lead with curiosity and assume best intentions of others.
- You possess the knowledge to triage phone calls, review medical plans, perform financial transactions, and discharge patients leaving the hospital in addition to your typical technical skills and abilities.
Patient Care
- Skills can be taught. We value training and professional development. You will be provided with a minimum of 16 training shifts before you're set free to save lives. These training shifts will be both on the floor, and classroom-based, working closely with individuals from our professional development training team. When you succeed, we all succeed.
- You have at minimum of one year experience as a veterinary technician in a clinical practice and will be comfortable with the basic tasks such as IVC placement, venipuncture, bloodwork (CBC/Chem/UA) and performance of x-rays and sedated procedures.
- If you have advanced skills such as central line placement, urinary catheterization, critical nursing, pharmacology, physiology, and advanced imaging, you will bring a wealth of knowledge to our motivated and education-hungry team.
How to Apply:
If you think you have what it takes to join the AERC-MN team, then the next steps you want to do is to formally fill out our online application. Don't worry, the application process is smooth and quick. We require your resume and answer some quick questions to help us get to know you better.
What are you waiting for? Click that apply now button and get started!
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