Veterinary Technician

Location: Blythewood

DOKO Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

* A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance

* Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

* Guardian voluntary benefits

* Professional development opportunities

* Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family, too.

Salary: $15-$20 per hour

Schedule:

8-10 hour shifts Monday-Friday, four workdays/week

Key Responsibilities:

* Client Communication:
Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.

* Client Education & Support:
Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.

* Customer Service:
Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice's products, programs, and services.

* Animal Handling & Care:
Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.

* Facility & Equipment Maintenance:
Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.

* Record Keeping:
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.

* Pharmacy Assistance:
Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.

* Safety & Technical

Skills:

Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.

Qualifications:

* One year of Veterinary Technician experience.

* Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

* Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.

* Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.