Veterinary Technician

At South Belt Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves in providing high quality care and compassion. The Veterinary Technician/ Assistant is responsible for client and patient care and for assisting the veterinarian as requested. Essential Responsibilities And Tasks General pet care including: initial evaluation of pet, completing vital signs, reviewing vaccination records, preparing vaccines, anal gland expression, nail trims, ear cleaning Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures using proper technique Maintain and use medical equipment such as IDEXX Procyte/CatalystOne and autoclave Perform routine laboratory procedures and analysis in hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis Induce and monitor patients under anesthesia, including intubation Administer treatments and injections following the instructions of a doctor or a treatment form Initiate emergency procedures; triage patients Maintain pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia logs Take radiographs, with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques Perform dental cleanings, skin and ear cytologies Perform catheterization- venous Basic Customer Service Rep duties including receiving payments, booking appointments, updating client information, etc Job Requirements/Skills/Physical Demands Certified or experienced (1+ years in field) Show excellent client communication and telephone skills by being customer service oriented and friendly Ability to work in a close team environment Must be able to handle multiple unrelated tasks, simultaneously Must also be able to lift 50 pounds, work on feet all day, and write legibly Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends (Saturdays) & holidays if clinic is open High school education required Bi-lingual preferred Capabilities (can & Will Do) Manages multiple tasks at one time Accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram format Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary Is open to changing situations and opportunities and is willing to perform all tasks assigned Maintains a positive “can do” outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations #J-18808-Ljbffr NVA General Practice