Veterinary Technician

Description

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience
• RVT license required ( preferred)
• Knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology
• Prior chemotherapy experience desired, but willing to train the right candidate
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to communicate calmly, clearly and effectively with both staff and clients
• Ability to handle high stress situations
• Willingness to cross train in other areas of the hospital

Essential Job Duties:

• Able to assess changes in hospitalized patients condition and advise Doctor, updates owners on a daily basis
• Able to perform venipuncture, place IV catheterization, comfortable administering IV/IM/SQ injections
• Able to provide fluid therapy and drug calculations
• Experienced in animal handling and restraint
• Obtain, run and process diagnostic test
• Administer and fill medications
• Must be proficient in catheterizations i.e.: urinary, i.v., including butterfly catheters
• Experience in monitoring anesthesia. Induce and monitor anesthesia, recover patients
• Able to facilitate the coordination of patient care
• Perform bone marrow aspirates, skin punch biopsies and fine needle aspirates.
• Perform MRI, CT & assist in ultrasounds
• Can assist with radiographs or holding for ultrasonography procedures
• Strong verbal communication skills- able to provide complex information in a way that is kind and understandable to our clients.
• Assist in patient procedures: exams, preparation of patients, present estimates and equipment
• Experience and attention to detail in working with patients' medical records
• Experience with Ezyvet a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work in a constantly evolving environment and able to multi-task
• Light housekeeping duties and restocking of treatment supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Hours: Full-time; 10 hours shifts. Must be available to work from 8am to 7pm.

Rate of pay based on experience starting at $26-30/hr. We promote an encouraging work environment and positive work/life balance. We invest heavily in our employees, providing many opportunities for growth and development.