Part-time or Full-time Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Veterinary Technician
Job Summary
-Examines pets and other animals for signs of illness or injury, provides routine care, and administers medication, under the supervision of the veterinarian.
General Accountabilities
-Holds or restrains animals during veterinary procedures.
-Cleans and maintains kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
-Fills medication prescriptions.
-Assists veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
-Monitors animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual -changes or symptoms.
-Cleans, maintains, and sterilizes instruments or equipment.
-Examines animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
-Educates or advises clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
-Administers medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
-Collects laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces for testing.
-Provides emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
-Performs routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays.
-Exercises animals or provides them with companionship.
-Performs office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments or helping customers.
-Performs hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
Education: Associate's degree
Experience: 1-2 years of experience as a veterinary technician preferred
Skills
Critical thinking, Service orientation, Social perceptiveness, Complex problem solving, Judgment and Decision making