Veterinary Technician (No Weekends!)

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals during examinations or procedures
• Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms
• Aid the veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail
• Aid in physical examination by obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration data
• Clip nails and flush ears
• Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions
• Prepare and administer vaccinations, medications, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian
• Administer anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian, and monitor animals’ responses to the anesthetics
• Prepare animals for surgery (intubation, preparing a sterile surgical site)
• Prepare procedure equipment and pass instruments to the veterinarian when needed
• Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery
• Administer emergency first aid
• Perform venipuncture and catheterization
• Perform dental work (cleaning, polishing, and extracting teeth)
• Dress wounds and apply bandages
• Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and disposal of remains
• Discuss medical health with clients, such as post-operative status
• Ask questions to clients to obtain a thorough patient medical history
• Explain medical discharge instructions and patient home care to clients
• Provide information or counseling with issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, and nutrition
• Answer client questions thoughtfully and accurately
• Explain treatment plans to clients
• Accurately calculate and quote services and procedures
• Schedule appointments and procedures
• Demonstrate polite and professional conduct
• Collect, prepare, and label biological samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination
• Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, feces, and other samples to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient
• Prepare and take diagnostic radiographs using x-ray equipment
• Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers
• Create medical estimates
• Invoice services and products
• Record laboratory results and findings into the patient file
• Maintain inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, or supplies
• Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) preferred but not required
• 2+ years veterinary experience OR equivalent combination of experience and education
• Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotely