Registered Veterinary Technician at Advanced Pet Care of Sedalia

About the role

Practice Advanced Pet Care of Sedalia is a cutting-edge, full-service small animal practice offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. The facility includes 4 exam rooms, an open treatment area, individual DVM workstations, and amenities like a well-stocked pharmacy, ultrasound, anesthesia machines, surgical laser, digital radiology, updated dental unit, and digital dental radiographs. Avimark software is also available.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient histories.
• Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• 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.
• 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 radiographs.
• 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, such as a dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay and neuter.
• Educate clients on products and medications sold including dietary products and answer questions regarding product purchase/use.
• Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies.
• Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the procedures used for receiving, treating, and scheduling patients, for ordering medical supplies, 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 make preparations and provide “table side” assistance.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Critical thinking – Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.