Veterinary Technician Experienced at Thrive Pet Healthcare

DescriptionPosition at Care & Comfort Veterinary HospitalCare & Comfort Veterinary Hospital a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant. Apply today!Position SummaryA certified or non-certified veterinary technician directly handles inpatient and outpatient care working hand-in-hand with veterinaries. The technician may assists in exam rooms by taking patients history vital signs and weight; preparing vaccines; collecting samples and running diagnostic tests; providing client educations; and assisting with animal restraint. Technicians also may see their own appointments for procedures such as suture removal nail trim vaccine administration when a doctor exam is not required long -term medication monitoring testing surgery admission and discharge and boarding check-in exams. Technicians directly impact doctors productivity client service and patient care.Reports to Technician Supervisor Office Manager and all DoctorsJob Duties Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgeryPerform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labsAssist veterinarians without patient exams by taking histories if needed vital signs and weighs as well as providing client education Provide nursing care for in-hospital patientsConduct pre-admission exams and discharge hospitalized patientsMaintain proper care and medication administration of boarding animals and assist ExamsHelp front staff when needed prepare and maintain exam rooms and assist in exam rooms by taking vital signs and getting patient historyCollect samples and run in house testing (fecal/giardia test HWT etc.)Fill prescriptions per veterinarians instructionsEducate clients about medication instructions and administrationPerform admission exams form patients being hospitalized here for boarding/grooming including weight vital signs and when needed pre-surgical examsPreform pre-anesthetic exam on surgery and dental patients if the veterinarian has not already assessed patientsDischarge Patients for dentistry spay/neuter and declaw surgeries when neededLabResponsible for in-hospital lab testing such as fecal/giardia testing pre-anesthetic test senior screens complete blood count urinalysis heartworm test felv/fiv test cytology etc. Collect and prepare samplesReport diagnostic testing results to veterinariansMaintain quality controls and record keeping on in- house lab equipment Keep lab area cleanComplete proper sample preparation and paperwork for outside diagnostic lab testsTreatmentPerform treatments noted on treatment board and in medical records (hospitalized patients surgeries dentistry patients boarding medicationsAssist veterinarians with daily treatmentsMonitor intensive care patientsProvide nursing careTake and process x-raysUse and maintain IV pumpsSurgeryAdmit patient scheduled for surgery and dentistryKeep surgical materials stockedPrepare gown and surgical packsCheck oxygen lines and waste gas scavenger systemPrepare surgery suitePrepare instruments Know type of surgical instruments required for specific surgeriesAssist veterinarians with patient restraintAssist veterinarians with induction/intubation or perform induction/intubationSurgical preparation of patientMonitor anesthesia closely with monitoring equipment Help maintain anesthesia machineAssist veterinarian performing surgeryMonitor patients waking up from anesthesia; assist with treatment if patient has reaction to anesthesiaClean surgery site and surgical instruments after each procedure following hospital sterilization protocolsKeep accurate anesthesia/surgical medical recordsEnsure hospital patients go home well-groomed and in an appropriate medical stateDentistry Clean scale and polish teeth using dental equipment and hand instrumentsPerform fluoride treatmentsRecord dental problems in medical records and report them to veterinarians for instructionsAssist veterinarians performing oral extractions or other dental proceduresTake before-and-after digital photos for client handoutsTake and process dental x-raysMedical RecordsUpdate medical records with progress notesCommunicate with doctors and technicians through notations in medical notesRecord information for hospitalized patients Write in treatment that have been done in proper templateHouse keeping Maintain cleanliness of surgery suite treatment area and exam rooms for all surfaces including lights tables cabinets walls and floorsMaintain Equipment cleanliness and longevity by vacuuming or removing hair from keyboards wheels and equipment Sweep or vacuum treatment area lab/pharmacy exam rooms laundry area dog runs and cat condos etc.Clean glass windows and doors in surgery suite treatment area and exam roomsSweep and mop floors in all the same above areas Keep food and drinks out of treatment area and surgery suiteDiscard syringes in proper containersEmpty trashClean and sanitize food/water bowlsClean cages and bedding for patientsOrganize radiology gowns gloves badges Scrub and polish sinksWipe down walls and baseboards Clean cagesDo laundry Administrative DutiesLog controlled drugsAssist with inventory physical count write on white board when low on an itemUnpack deliveries reconcile against packing slip and order sheetRestock shelves and drawers SafetyFollow OSHA requirementsFollow practices health and safety protocolsMaintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)AdministrativeBe proficient in using our veterinary softwareFile lab resultsSend out x-ray badges monthly if neededAssist CSR when neededAttend staff and department meetingProfession Growth Duties 2%Attend continuing education for technicians ( CE)Network with other technicians from other practicesRead veterinary and technician journalsEducational RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalentExperience in field/trainingAssociates degree in applied science veterinary technologyState License to work as certified/licensed/registered veterinary technicianSkills Needed: Ability to assist veterinarians and fellow staff in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgeryPhysical Obligations:Able to lift patient and carry equipment up to 40 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 40 pounds with assistanceEndure sitting standing and walking on hard surfaces for extended periodsType information for patient records Able to work in noisy work conditions with sound from animals and equipment Take Safety precaution for exposure to toxin drugs anesthesia and radiationCompensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay range from$20-$25hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience and location.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Veterinary Experience,Animal Care,Communication skills,Veterinary Assistant,Veterinary Technician Experience,Vital Signs Experience,Animal Handling,Animal Restraint,Experience Administering Injections,Catheterization,Medication Administration,Venipuncture Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1