Vet Tech

St. Anna Veterinary Clinic offers a variety of small animal and dairy services. Our knowledgeable veterinarians and very friendly staff provide a welcoming experience, making you feel at home. We have been serving the community for over 40 years.

Responsibilities

• Maintains controlled drug inventory and related logbooks.
• Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of a veterinarian and monitors animals’ responses to anesthetics to adjust dosages.
• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
• Administers emergency first aid, including performing emergency resuscitation or other life-saving procedures.
• Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in diagnosing and treating animal health problems.
• Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Fills prescriptions, measures medications, and labels containers.
• Takes and develops diagnostic radiographs using x-ray equipment.
• Bathes animals, clips nails or claws, and brushes and cuts animals’ hair.
• Performs dental work such as cleaning, polishing, and extracting teeth.
• Prepares treatment rooms for surgery.
• Cleans kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
• Provides veterinarians with the correct equipment and instruments.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Assists with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
• Provides information and counseling on animal health care, behavior problems, and nutrition.
• Dresses and sutures wounds and applies splints and other protective devices.
• Performs office, clerical, and accounting duties such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, and selling products.

Requirements

• General understanding of animal physiology and veterinary terminology.
• Strong customer service skills.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, bending, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Benefits

• Full benefits package, including various health insurance plan options (vision, dental, and life insurance).
• Long and short-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance, and GAP insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Generous paid time off policy for work/life balance.
• Company-sponsored 401k plan with employer match and access to a financial planner.
• Career advancement opportunities, professional development, and continuing education.