A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
A technician Veterinary Technician/CVT Job Description (2+ years experience)
General Description of Position:
The technician is responsible for client and patient care and for assisting the veterinarian.
Job Requirements/Skills/Physical Demands:
Certified or experienced veterinary technician with good client communication and telephone skills. Must have basic computer skills or experience using electronic medical records. Must be available weekdays and some Saturdays. Must be able to administer injections, perform venipuncture, take vital signs of animals, and properly restrain animals, including fractious pets, for examination and treatment. A technician must be able to give treatments/medications intravenously, orally, and subcutaneously. Surgical and anesthetic experience is a plus.
Essential Functions:
Technician Duties:
Review vaccination records and prepare vaccines according to our vaccine protocol Assist veterinarian in medical procedures using proper restraint; know how to restrain fractious patients Assist the veterinarian in surgical procedures using proper aseptic technique Maintain and use medical equipment such as IDEXX Lasercyte and the autoclave Perform routine laboratory procedures and analyses in hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis Administer treatments and injections following the instructions of a doctor or a treatment form Initiate emergency procedures Maintain pharmacy records, and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal, and heartworm test logs Digital radiology Take vital signs of animals, including temperature, pulse, and respiration Perform and analyze skin and ear cytologies Perform catheterization- urinary and venous Complete ear cleanings and nail trims
Work Environment:
Multi-doctor small animal hospital with a high level of client interaction and a large variety of case types seen.
BOYETTE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
will ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (with or without sexual conduct), age, disability, [alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation] or any other characteristic protected by law.
BOYETTE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
