Registered Veterinary Technician

2302 Fulton Rd NW, Canton, OH 44709, USA

Job Type

Part-Time

Workspace

Pay Rate

Starting at $24.00/hour

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Responsible for daily care of all surgical patients, assisting doctors and veterinary assistants with pre-, peri- and post-operative care of patients, general cleaning, and training others to utilize our patient care protocols.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Handle and track controlled substances for large volumes of surgical patients
• Efficiently premedicate, induce, and intubate any and all patients as necessary
• Able to monitor anesthesia, with a clear idea of abnormal conditions
• Able to safely express urinary bladders
• Able to place and secure intravenous catheters
• Able to give intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous injections
• Able to collect and prepare blood, urine, and fecal samples
• Able to run and accurately interpret various diagnostics including fecal tests, SNAP tests, cytology slides, and in-house lab work run through IDEXX
• Correctly administer vaccinations and medications as directed by the veterinarian
• Ensure prompt and accurate paperwork procedures are followed each day
• Communicate in effective and professional manner with public, trainees, and all staff members
• Represent Alter Clinic Animal Care in a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental standard operating procedures
• Communicate with clients and assist with rechecks as needed
• Knowledge and ability to intake and release patients, including delivering post-operative instructions in a competent and friendly manner
• Train veterinary assistants, new staff members, and trainees to utilize our patient care protocols
• Able to respond appropriately during an emergency, able to take directions from a veterinarian and direct others during the event, and maintain competency during CPR procedures
• Able to glove in sterilely and assist doctor with surgery when appropriate
• Handle medical calls
• Effectively “team lead,” displaying a positive attitude and acting as a motivating force for all staff members
• Able to work shifts as assigned
• Maintain RVT license in the state of Ohio by completing requirements as needed by the licensing board
• Remain in good standing with the Ohio Veterinary License Medical Board
• Remain Health & Safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment
• Comply with policies, procedures and code of ethics
• Perform any and all other tasks which are assigned by management
• Uphold the highest standards of internal and external customer service at all times
• All other duties as assigned by management

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• RVT or enrolled in an approved veterinary medical technology program
• Must speak fluent English

Client Education

• Must be able to learn basic veterinary medical concepts, including but not limited to vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks
• Must also be able to communicate basic veterinary concepts to owners and be able to repeat information relayed by a veterinarian
• Will be asked to take medical histories for surgical rechecks
• Will be asked to communicate with the public on a daily basis in a professional manner
• Will be asked to handle (on average) 45-65 patients per day
• Must be able to learn characteristics of animal behavior (for example be able to identify aggressive or fearful behavior)
• Must be able to use appropriate safety equipment for fractious or feral animals (will train)
• The use of safety equipment is mandatory
• Must possess excellent reflexes
• Should be able to identify own limitations and be willing to ask for help
• Must become proficient at animal restraint for various procedures

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work standing or sitting for 8 or more hours
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day with help
• Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly
• Must be able to see fine detail in a variety of situations
• Must have good hearing, including ability to distinguish changes in pitch
• Must have reasonable degree of agility to move through tightly cramped areas in various situations
• Must have acceptable sense of touch and smell
• Must have good…