Veterinary Technician

Essential Job Functions

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments or walk-ins and obtain weight and vital signs.
• Documentation of the patient visit in the medical record by obtaining and recording a thorough patient history.
• Assist veterinarian with appointments (routine and urgent), and euthanasia's, taking direct supervision from the veterinarian(s) or Hospital Lead on Duty.
• Perform patient restraint, obtain and collect process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian, and input in medical record.
• Check out clients, schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results to doctor and clients.
• Provide in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous therapies; keep patients clean, watered, and fed (when indicated and directed by veterinarian), and safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination.
• Collaborate with the team to create a positive work environment and assist with onboarding new employees.
• Keep hospital environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning.
• Participate in ongoing training and hospital improvement initiatives

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary technician experience preferred
• Skilled in: venipuncture and IV catheter placement, patient restraint and treatments, Diagnostic imaging and in house labs
• Strong communication and client education skills
• Positive attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Flexible schedule availability including rotating Saturdays

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.00-$22.00 depending on experience and certification