Veterinary Technician

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The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated, quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients.

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and performing diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, restraining patients, and aiding as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure patients have food and water, clean patients’ rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and complying with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database accurately and timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify receipts, and keep accurate records.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Rotating shifts, including day and evening hours, occasional weekends, and potential overnight shifts.

• Care and Compassion:
  Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
• Team Orientation:
  Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
• Dependability:
  Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
• Initiative:
  Proactively looks for opportunities to address and follow through on work activities.
• Flexibility and Multi‑Tasking:
  Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Communication:
  Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
• Customer Service:
  Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
• Organization and Attention to Detail:
  Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
• Adherence to Rules and Instructions:
  Consistently follows standard procedures.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Skilled in venipuncture, patient restraint, in‑house laboratory equipment, basic drug calculations, and patient monitoring.
• Preferred:
  Anesthesia experience, IV catheter placement, surgical nursing, and/or critical care/emergency nursing experience.
• Preferred or required:
  Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) as required by state.
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

• Knowledge of the preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery, and basic pet nursing.
• Ability to demonstrate and…