Certified Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician / Technician Assistant

Jefferson Animal Clinic in Brookville, PA is growing, and we are looking for a full-time experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!

We are a busy, fast-paced small animal practice that is passionate about providing high-quality care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, patient-focused, and thrives in a team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters treatments and charges in computer.
• Restrains animals for Veterinarian as required.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Applies knowledge of drawing blood, accessing veins quickly and minimizing patient discomfort to perform testing procedures.
• Performs specimen testing procedures accurately on blood, urine or other samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and computers.
• Assists Veterinarian with in-patient care in daily treatments to include maintaining and calculating IV fluids to assure they are still flowing, draws blood samples as requested.
• Perform anesthesia induction and monitoring.
• Dispenses medication and feeds patients as directed.
• Communicates with patient's owner by describing medication, possible complications and warnings.
• Utilizes computer system to enter and reference patient information as needed.
• Performs necessary lab work such as x-rays, CBC's, blood profiles, urinalysis, heartworm tests, FELV/FIV tests, and fecal tests.
• Documents test results and delivers to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Prepares specimens for mailing to laboratories according to practice requirements.
• Schedules and/or performs routine maintenance of testing equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of exam room at all times.
• Sets laboratory standards, change operations, and provides training to staff as required.
• Assists in animal care as needed.
• Handles all tasks associated with x-ray process to include entry of patient information, proper positioning of animals, and preparing forms to be e-mailed or referred as needed.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
• Admits and discharges patients.
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The technician must be able to multi-task. They must be able to think quickly on their feet. They must be able to develop positive working relationships with clients and co-workers. Veterinary experience required.

Skills:

The technician must have skills/knowledge on how to perform dental cleanings, charting teeth abnormalities, anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical preparation, intravenous catheter placement, vaccination administration, venipuncture, in-house lab work, and filling prescriptions.

Our new Team Member must work well with others as well as independently, take initiative and thrive in a busy work environment.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of PA is required.

Benefits:

• Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program!
• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Mental health support
• And more!