A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
JOB DESCRIPTION VETERINARY TECHNICIAN POSITION SUMMARY
The Veterinary Technician works hand-in-hand with veterinarians to ensure quality patient care, and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work. The Veterinary Technician assists the Veterinarian in multiple procedures providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, immunizations and euthanasia as well as client education and inventory maintenance. Technicians may also see their own appointments for procedures such as nail trim, vaccine administration when a doctor exam is not required, collection of blood and urine for diagnostic testing, surgery admission and discharge. This position requires a working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases; their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Receive, handle and treat patients with skill, compassion, ACCURACY, and care including: monitoring during anesthesia, administering fluids, assisting in diagnosing, surgery and general and specialized nursing care. Accurately perform laboratory tests. Accurately dispense and administer medications and vaccines. Input data into computer software system. Ability to observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent. Regular attendance and timeliness are an essential function in order to fulfill the requirements of this position. Strong communication and client service skills. Considerable tact and diplomacy is required. Ability to work with clients and patients in a professional, friendly, hospitable manner. Work well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy. Perform general physical activities that require bending, standing, stooping, moving from room to room, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms. Frequently lift, carry and handle dogs weighing 50 lbs.
