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Posted : Wednesday, August 14, 2024 04:34 PM
The primary duty of a *Veterinary Technician* is to assist and support the veterinarian in providing preventative, medical, and surgical care to the patients of the hospital and communicate information regarding treatments and care to the clients.
*Job Duties:* * Assist veterinarian in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures using radiography, blood analyzer equipment, ultrasonography, and other equipment * Perform lab work via routine in-clinic hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, fecal analysis, and cytology diagnostic tests as directed by supervising veterinarian or prepare sample for submission to reference laboratory * Efficiently work with computers and office equipment and the following sample list of medical tools and equipment: Lab equipment, sterilizers, anesthesia and oxygen, X-ray, ultrasound, endotracheal tubes, syringes/needles, catheters, microscopes, electrolyte machine, ultrasonic cleaner, etc.
* Educate clients on preventative health care, common disease conditions, medication administration, and dietary/preventative products sold in clinic and through our online pharmacy * Perform surgery discharge with client via written discharge instructions and go over medications, address client questions * Triage emergent/urgent cases vs routine cases and communicate to the veterinarian on duty * Safely restrain patients using techniques to reduce the patient’s stress level * Perform routine venipuncture, cystocentesis (when indicated), and collect urine/fecal samples for diagnostic testing * Dispense and administer medications, vaccinations, and other treatments under direction of veterinarian * Take and process radiographs, submit images to outside radiology service for consultation when directed * Perform manual complete blood cell count/blood smear review with differential * Perform skin and ear cytology, including quantification of organisms found * Perform urine microscopic sedimentation exam * Perform analysis of blood smears when needed * Prepare surgery patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery * Clean and sterilize equipment per protocol * Support veterinarian by passing and holding tools and performing all necessary assisting activities * Place IV catheters * Administer oral, subcutaneous, and IV medications under direction of veterinarian * Administer and monitor anesthesia under direction of veterinarian, record vital signs on anesthetic record per clinic protocol * Provide nursing care for any injured, ill, or post-surgical patients * Perform routine dental prophylaxis including accurate dental charting * Perform full mouth dental radiograph series on dog and cat * Maintain accurate patient medical records and invoices * Perform routine maintenance on surgical, anesthetic, and other equipment to maintain good working order * Monitor and stock inventory and supplies throughout the clinic * Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning list items with other staff * Ability to work a rotated on-call schedule including weekends and holidays *Qualifications:* * Excellent verbal communication skills, including ability to teach and demonstrate care skills to coworkers while working * Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships with clients and coworkers * Basic math skills (for calculating doses, weights, and performing other care-related fee calculations) * Effective writing skills for documenting in charts, communicating with clients, and coworkers * Able to multi-task, prioritize, and effectively perform duties in a frequently fast-paced and sometimes stressful work environment * Possess strong organizational skills and good attention to detail * Maintain professional composure when working with critically injured or ill patients as well as distraught or disgruntled clientele * Follow and hold others accountable to all federal and state animal health laws and regulations DEA and OSHA safety protocols required in a veterinary clinic, including the appropriate handling and disposal of hazardous waste * Work as an effective and proactive team-player; understand the importance of supporting the clinic and coworkers * Understand confidential nature of organization information and maintain confidentiality with patient, client, organization, and coworker information *Physical Requirements:* * Hear and speak fluently (for telephone use and to communicate with people inside and outside the clinic) * Stand or be on feet and mobile around hospital for long stretches throughout an 8–10-hour workday * Move quickly when in an urgent/emergent situation, including chasing after and restraining small and large animals (weighing up to 150 lbs.
) in a safe and humane way * Lift supplies, equipment, and/or pets weight up to 50 lbs.
without assistance multiple times throughout the day, including to/from floor to table and for up to 75 feet (may use gurney/dolly if needed to move pet) * Walk safely while carrying an animal restrained in a carrier or walking a patient on a leash * Physically restrain large and small animals weighing up to 150 lbs.
* Twist, turn, bend, stoop, kneel, stand, walk, and reach frequently in the performance of responsibilities (including crouch, crawl, and kneel on hard surface flooring) * Apply manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle and operate equipment, tools, syringes, computer, etc.
* Apply visual acuity to perform treatment, operate equipment, update charts, work on computer, etc.
* Clean up vomit, feces, and other animal waste Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Pay: $19.
00 - $22.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * On call * Weekend availability COVID-19 considerations: Masks are optional now and the lobby is open to the public.
We continue to monitor cases and make adjustments as needed.
Disinfecting of surfaces happens hourly in addition to after every client/patient.
Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * CVT, RVT, VTS or other certification (Required) Work Location: In person
*Job Duties:* * Assist veterinarian in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures using radiography, blood analyzer equipment, ultrasonography, and other equipment * Perform lab work via routine in-clinic hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, fecal analysis, and cytology diagnostic tests as directed by supervising veterinarian or prepare sample for submission to reference laboratory * Efficiently work with computers and office equipment and the following sample list of medical tools and equipment: Lab equipment, sterilizers, anesthesia and oxygen, X-ray, ultrasound, endotracheal tubes, syringes/needles, catheters, microscopes, electrolyte machine, ultrasonic cleaner, etc.
* Educate clients on preventative health care, common disease conditions, medication administration, and dietary/preventative products sold in clinic and through our online pharmacy * Perform surgery discharge with client via written discharge instructions and go over medications, address client questions * Triage emergent/urgent cases vs routine cases and communicate to the veterinarian on duty * Safely restrain patients using techniques to reduce the patient’s stress level * Perform routine venipuncture, cystocentesis (when indicated), and collect urine/fecal samples for diagnostic testing * Dispense and administer medications, vaccinations, and other treatments under direction of veterinarian * Take and process radiographs, submit images to outside radiology service for consultation when directed * Perform manual complete blood cell count/blood smear review with differential * Perform skin and ear cytology, including quantification of organisms found * Perform urine microscopic sedimentation exam * Perform analysis of blood smears when needed * Prepare surgery patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery * Clean and sterilize equipment per protocol * Support veterinarian by passing and holding tools and performing all necessary assisting activities * Place IV catheters * Administer oral, subcutaneous, and IV medications under direction of veterinarian * Administer and monitor anesthesia under direction of veterinarian, record vital signs on anesthetic record per clinic protocol * Provide nursing care for any injured, ill, or post-surgical patients * Perform routine dental prophylaxis including accurate dental charting * Perform full mouth dental radiograph series on dog and cat * Maintain accurate patient medical records and invoices * Perform routine maintenance on surgical, anesthetic, and other equipment to maintain good working order * Monitor and stock inventory and supplies throughout the clinic * Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning list items with other staff * Ability to work a rotated on-call schedule including weekends and holidays *Qualifications:* * Excellent verbal communication skills, including ability to teach and demonstrate care skills to coworkers while working * Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships with clients and coworkers * Basic math skills (for calculating doses, weights, and performing other care-related fee calculations) * Effective writing skills for documenting in charts, communicating with clients, and coworkers * Able to multi-task, prioritize, and effectively perform duties in a frequently fast-paced and sometimes stressful work environment * Possess strong organizational skills and good attention to detail * Maintain professional composure when working with critically injured or ill patients as well as distraught or disgruntled clientele * Follow and hold others accountable to all federal and state animal health laws and regulations DEA and OSHA safety protocols required in a veterinary clinic, including the appropriate handling and disposal of hazardous waste * Work as an effective and proactive team-player; understand the importance of supporting the clinic and coworkers * Understand confidential nature of organization information and maintain confidentiality with patient, client, organization, and coworker information *Physical Requirements:* * Hear and speak fluently (for telephone use and to communicate with people inside and outside the clinic) * Stand or be on feet and mobile around hospital for long stretches throughout an 8–10-hour workday * Move quickly when in an urgent/emergent situation, including chasing after and restraining small and large animals (weighing up to 150 lbs.
) in a safe and humane way * Lift supplies, equipment, and/or pets weight up to 50 lbs.
without assistance multiple times throughout the day, including to/from floor to table and for up to 75 feet (may use gurney/dolly if needed to move pet) * Walk safely while carrying an animal restrained in a carrier or walking a patient on a leash * Physically restrain large and small animals weighing up to 150 lbs.
* Twist, turn, bend, stoop, kneel, stand, walk, and reach frequently in the performance of responsibilities (including crouch, crawl, and kneel on hard surface flooring) * Apply manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle and operate equipment, tools, syringes, computer, etc.
* Apply visual acuity to perform treatment, operate equipment, update charts, work on computer, etc.
* Clean up vomit, feces, and other animal waste Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Pay: $19.
00 - $22.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * On call * Weekend availability COVID-19 considerations: Masks are optional now and the lobby is open to the public.
We continue to monitor cases and make adjustments as needed.
Disinfecting of surfaces happens hourly in addition to after every client/patient.
Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * CVT, RVT, VTS or other certification (Required) Work Location: In person
• Phone : NA
• Location : Soldotna, AK
• Post ID: 9001670800
