Certified Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: Veterinary Technician

 

Summary:

The veterinary technician is the veterinarian’s primary medical support. They begin the examination procedure and continue to assist the doctor throughout the examination, diagnosis and treatment phases. They aide the veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail. They have a very significant role in communicating with and educating clients about their pets.

 

Position Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT).

Experience as a CVT desirable.

Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying records and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs; requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time.

Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Can legibly keep accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy.

· Can prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.

· Can perform physical assessments; record observations legibly in files or computer.

· Can effectively restrain pets even when large or difficult.

· Understands all common vaccinations and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients.

· Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty.

· Gives SQ, IM and IV injections.

· Can handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

· Can prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies.

· Can explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions.

· Understands usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients.

· Can assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.

· Can properly care for all surgical materials; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.

· Can perform emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage.

· Can perform clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.

· Can effectively position for and take radiographs.

· Can place IV catheters and properly care for them. Understands the use and care of IV pumps as well.

· Knows common disease states and can alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.

· Can admit patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders.

· Can discharge patients based on the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state.

 

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

 

Schedule:

· 8-10 hour shifts

Experience:

· Veterinary Technician: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

· Associate (Preferred)

License:

· IL- CVT (Preferred)

Work authorization:

· United States (Required)

Work Location:

· One location

Typical start time:

· 8AM

Typical end time:

· 6PM

Company's website:

· ambanhosp.com

Benefit Conditions:

· Waiting period may apply

· Only full-time employees are eligible

Work Remotely:

· No