Veterinary Technician, Cardiology

Duties & Responsibilities

• Proficient IV catheter placement
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions
• Proficient and accurate drug calculations and administration
• Quality nursing and husbandry care of patients
• Strong working knowledge of veterinary procedures and pharmacology
• Perform in‐hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs, as needed when lab tech is not available
• Report diagnostic testing results to veterinarians
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs and weights as well as providing client education
• Provide nursing care for in‐hospital patients including all DVM requested treatments, diagnostics, and medications
• Accurately and completely record all treatments
• Conduct pre‐admission exams and discharge hospitalized patients
• Perform client callbacks as necessary
• Maintain legally defensible medical records in cooperation with veterinarians
• Actively engage in Rounds
• Prepare patients for surgery including pre-op medications, induction/intubation, and surgery preparations
• Absorb anesthesia utilizing equipment such as pulse oximeter and electrocardiogram
• Keep accurate anesthesia/surgical medical records
• Effectively communicate treatment and costs to owners and collect signatures and/or verbal consent forms and treatment plans
• Housekeeping duties include maintaining cleanliness of surgery suite, treatment area and exams rooms for all surfaces, including lights, tables, cabinets, walls and floors
• Keep areas stocked with necessities
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and longevity by vacuuming pet hair from keyboards, wheels and equipment
• Clean cages, provide fresh bedding regularly and sanitize the cages between patients
• Discard sharps appropriately and exchange for empty containers when necessary
• Log controlled drugs
• Restock shelves and drawers in exam rooms and treatment area
• Follow OSHA requirements
• Follow practice’s health and safety protocols
• Be proficient in using our veterinary practice‐management software (EzyVet, SmartFlow, Timeless)
• Assist Client Administrators as necessary
• Attend meetings as scheduled
• Answer incoming phone calls; respond with appropriate information; encourage patient exam/evaluation
• Greet incoming clients/patients; facilitate medical record paperwork/computer entry
• Create estimates for services as requested by the doctor
• Admit/discharge patients
• Collaborate with pDVMs

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent veterinary nursing and technical skills
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Strong computer skills
• Strong ability to multi‐task, delegate and oversee daily workflow
• Strong working knowledge of emergency veterinary medicine
• Strong work ethic and professionalism

Physical

• Able to properly restrain dog and cat patients for veterinary care and procedures
• Able to stand, sit, bend, restrain, squat for extended periods of time
• Able to function within a busy, stressful work environment in a mature, professional manner
• Able to lift 60 lbs. in a safe manner
• Able to type, write and verbally converse
• Able to work the posted schedule

Equal Employment Opportunity

ARISE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.