Job description

We are looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our team. Our Techs are a vital part of our team as they are the ones that help the doctors with treatments, help ensure the safety of people and pets alike, and the ones who have the most contact with our patients. We need someone who is reliable with a great work ethic, a team player, and someone who has passion and dedication for the animal medical field. We need someone who can handle the ups and downs that come with taking care of animals and can handle themselves in a professional manner throughout it all. We want someone who is as dedicated to the care of our clients and patients as we are.

If you are genuinely interested in this position, please include a cover letter telling me why you would be a good addition to our team. Thank you.

Veterinary Technician Objectives: The Veterinary Technician assists the doctors to help improve the quality of care given and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work. Technicians assist with multiple procedures including physical examinations, surgeries, immunizations, euthanasia, as well as client education. This position requires working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases; symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care. This is an overview of the position and the job responsibilities listed do not encompass the entire position.

Position type and expected hours of work:

• Full Time
• 10-hour Shifts Monday – Friday
• 6-hour Saturday shifts required (rotational)
• Overtime may be required (rarely)
• Pay is based on experience; minimum starting at $18.00

Education and Experience:

• Veterinary Technician License
• Veterinary Technician education
• Previous Veterinary Technician experience required
• *If you are interested in a starting position we have an ad for a Veterinary Assistant as well*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Technical:

• Receive, handle, and treat patients with skill, compassion and care including monitoring during anesthesia, administering fluids, surgery, and general and specialized nursing care.
• Input data into computer software system.
• Ability to observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease, and discontent.
• Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies.
• Exhibit technical knowledge of products and medications sold. Demonstrate ability to explain and educate clients on products and answer their questions regarding those products.
• Obtain and record patient histories.
• Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures.
• Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian.
• Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals.
• Prepare patients, instruments and equipment for surgery.
• Clean, maintain and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials
• Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes and breathing apparatus are in good working condition.
• Assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures using a range of high-tech diagnostic equipment including electrocardiographic, radiographic and ultrasonographic equipment.
• Take and process radiographs.

Customer Service

• Communicate with and educate owners.
• Maintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea and heartworm products, and assist in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit..
• Educate clients on products and medications sold and answer questions regarding product purchase/use.

Veterinary Polices

• Display knowledge and understanding related to federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA. Ensure that the hospital and its employees follow regulations. Inform the veterinary hospital administrator of any regulatory issues.

COMPETENCY:

Basic Skills

• Recognize and assist in solving professional and administrative problems in assigned area. Exercise considerable judgment in applying professional knowledge in solving nursing problems within established policies and practices.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of meaning of commonly used terminology to accurately record results of tests.
• Understanding implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Critical thinking – Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to work independently as well as to accept direction on assignments.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are essential to fulfill the requirements of this position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to multi-task

Communication Skills

• Strong communication and client service skills. Considerable tact and diplomacy are required. Ability to work with clients and patients in a professional, friendly, hospitable manner.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services. This includes client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfaction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Requires active listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Requires telephone conversations
• Requires use of electronic mail
• Requires writing medical notes, letters, and memos
• Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or team members

Social Skills

• Work well with all employees and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals or the practice to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ability to adjust actions in relation to other’s actions.
• Actively looking for ways to help others.
• Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry or discourteous people.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of the procedures used for receiving, treating, and scheduling patients, and requesting laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques to sterilize various instruments and materials.
• Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments to prepare and provide “table-side” assistance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Amount of Time Spent on Task

• Standing: More than 2/3 of day
• Walk: More than 2/3 of day
• Sit: 1/3 – 2/3 of day
• Use hands to handle or feel: More than 2/3
• Climb or Balance: 1/3 – 2/3 of day
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: 1/3 – 2/3 of day
• Talk or hear: More than 2/3 of day
• Taste or smell: 1/3 – 2/3 of day

The job requires the following lifting requirements and/or exerted force be performed on the job.

Amount of Time Spent on Lifting Amounts

• Up to 10 pounds: more than 2/3 of day
• Up to 25 pounds: more than 2/3 of day
• Up to 50 pounds: more than 2/3 of day
• Up to 100 pounds: Less than 1/3 of day, with assistance
• More than 100 pounds: Less than 1/3 of day, with assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust to focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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