Veterinary Technician

Job Summary

Progressive fast paced, small animal hospital has full-time employment opportunities available for experienced surgery/dental technicians or assistants. This position interfaces with clients, and assists in exam rooms, dentistry, and surgery. Technicians and assistants are a crucial link between clients and doctors.

Wage based on certification and experience.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The primary job of the Veterinary Technician/Assistant is to assist doctors with surgery and dentistry, including tasks that need to be completed during examinations and treatment of patients.
• Important attributes: Professional, detail-oriented, organized, able to multitask, team player, compassionate, service-oriented, good communicator, reliable.
• Daily tasks include but are not limited to:
• Prepare patients for and assist with surgery and dentistry.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia.
• Take and record medical history during exam.
• Complete write up of medical records.
• Restrain patients during exam and treatments.
• Prepare rooms for exams.
• Clean rooms after exams.
• Prepare labels and medications as director by the Doctor.
• Prepare and review estimates for procedures.
• Take radiographs.
• Record controlled drugs.
• Give vaccinations.
• Complete treatments on patients as prescribed by the Doctor.
• Educate clients about CRVC compliance.
• Keep hospital organized and clean.
• Treat hospitalized patients.
• Make follow-up phone calls.
• Schedule appointments.
• Answer phone calls.
• Compete lab tests (U/A, blood tests, etc.)
• Take blood/urine samples.

Qualifications and Skills

• We are seeking an experienced licensed or unlicensed Technician. Must have a minimum of 2 years assisting in surgery, monitoring anesthesia and have developed all skills related to dentistry (prophy, radiology, charting etc.).
• Position reports to Technician Manager and Medical Director

Additional Information:

The list of essential functions and additional functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a required assignment for the position.

PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation's leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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