Veterinary Technician

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Veterinary Technician Reports to: Practice Manager or Medical Director Approved by:

Practice Manager or Medical Director Summary:

When you choose to be a member of the Cheyenne Pet Clinic Team, you gain access to state of the art medical equipment and services. We offer our technicians opportunities to work alongside our doctors in a variety of settings, including surgical, treatments, and we rely heavily on our technicians for dental procedures.

Position Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or equivalent preferred

Physical Effort:

Work requires lifting and carrying records and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs; requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time.

Working conditions:

May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients.  Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.  Can legibly keep accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy.  Can prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.  Can perform physical assessments; record observations legibly in files or computer.  Can effectively restrain pets even when large or difficult.  Understands all common vaccinations and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients.  Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty.  Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.  Gives SQ, IM and IV injections.  Can handle client's medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.  Can prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies.  Can explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions.  Understands usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients.  Can maintain an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies as determined by the inventory control system.  Can assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.  Can properly care for all surgical materials; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.  Can perform emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage.  Can perform clinical laboratory procedures such as , heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.  Can effectively position for and take radiographs.  Can place IV catheters and properly care for them. Understands the use and care of IV pumps as well.  Knows common disease states and can alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.  Can prepare a patient and the machine for an ultrasound procedure.  Can admit patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders.  Can discharge patients based on the veterinarian's orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Veterinary Technician:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person