Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
• Admits and discharges patients.
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.
• Administering medications to patients as needed.
• Placing catheters and performing blood draws.
• Restraining and assisting the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Veterinary Technicians in MO are preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.