Veterinary Technician / Experienced Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

• Train, supervise, and assist veterinary technicians and assistants in performance of technical skills and client education
• Work closely with Hospital Manager and Medical Director to ensure hospital and all Team Members remain in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations related to animal health and welfare
• Maintain strong understanding of veterinary products and medications, including prescription medications, veterinary diets, over-the-counter medications, and supplements
• Collaborate with Hospital Manager and Medical Director to establish standard operating procedures and monitor performance
• Check patient medical records for past histories, enter treatments and charges in computer
• Restrains animals for Veterinarian as required
• Maintain client educational material in an efficient manner
• Apply knowledge of drawing blood, accessing veins quickly and minimizing patient discomfort to perform various procedures
• Perform specimen collection procedures accurately on blood, urine, or other samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and computers
• Assist Veterinarian with in-patient care in daily treatments to include maintaining and calculating IV fluids to assure they are still flowing, draw blood samples as requested and pass urithrocatheters
• Anesthesia induction and monitoring
• Dispense medication and feed patients as directed
• Communicate with patient's owner by describing medication, possible complications, and warnings
• Utilize computer system to enter and reference patient information as needed
• Perform necessary lab work such as x-rays, CBC's, blood profiles, urinalysis, heartworm ss, FELV/FIV ss, fecal ss, cultures and sensitivities and fungus cultures
• Document results and deliver to appropriate personnel promptly
• Prepare specimens for mailing to hospitals according to practice requirements
• Schedule and/or perform routine maintenance of sing equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of exam room at all times
• Handle all tasks associated with x-ray process to include entry of patient information, proper positioning of animals, and preparing forms to be e-mailed or referred as needed
• Take medical histories and vital signs of patients
• Perform departmental housekeeping duties
• Admit and discharge patients
• Take, process and log prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The Lead Veterinary Technician must be able to multi-task. They must be able to think quickly on their feet. They must be able to develop positive working relationships with clients and co-workers.
• Our new Team Member must work well with others as well as independently, take initiative and thrive in a busy work environment.
• The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Skills/knowledge on how to perform dental cleanings, charting teeth abnormalities, anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical preparation, intravenous catheter placement, vaccination administration, venipuncture, in-house lab work, and filling prescriptions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Past leadership experience highly preferred.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of [STATE] is highly preferred, but not required.
• We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program!
• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Mental health support
• And more!