Veterinary Technician​/Assistant

Overview

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The veterinary technician/assistant position involves supporting Doctors in the exam area. It requires a pleasant and cheerful personality due to extensive client contact, attention to cleanliness and sterilization, and foundational knowledge of basic animal care, obedience, and preventative care.

• Receiving/discharging clients
• Communicates necessary information to Doctors
• Completes patient file notes
• Answers Questions About Care And Prevention
• Animal nail trimming
• Handing out new puppy and kitten packets
• Filling prescriptions
• Drawing blood
• Processing lab work
• Assisting Doctors and Veterinary Technicians
• Some heavy lifting
• Cleaning up after animals, floors, cages, runs, bathing
• Feeding and watering animals
• Giving medications
• Monitor anesthesia
• Perform dental procedures
• Inserts tracheal tubes

• Thorough knowledge of basic animal care, obedience, and preventative care
• Attention to cleanliness and sterilization
• Ability to collect information for Doctors regarding patients
• Comfort in a fast-paced clinical environment

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Veterinary Services