Veterinary Technician

About the role

Veterinary Technician Abrams Forest Veterinary Clinic Abrams Forest Veterinary Clinic is looking for a passionate Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. The ideal candidate is flexible and willing to work both exam rooms and surgery, and has previous veterinary experience. At Abrams Forest Veterinary Clinic, we offer general practice and wellness care, medical and surgical services for cats and dogs in the Lake Highlands neighborhood. Just fifteen minutes from Hillside, our team of animal professionals are ready to deliver quality veterinary medicine, compassionate care to your pets and are committed to superior client satisfaction. We provide wellness and preventive care, dental care, laboratory and diagnostic testing. Abrams Forest Veterinary Clinic understands your needs as a pet owner. Your pet is a part of your daily life...a part of your family. With that in mind we value their health, well-being and medical care, because a happy pet is a happy owner. As a Veterinary Technician you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Requirements

• Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a veterinary technician
• CVT/LVT/RVT encouraged to apply
• Has experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post-operative care
• Excellent problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals
• Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-III (experience with ASA I-V is a plus)
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
• Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing
• Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
• Collect and record patients' case histories

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