Veterinary technicians generally work in private clinical practices under the guidance of a licensed veterinarian. Technicians may do laboratory tests, such as a urinalysis, and help veterinarians conduct a variety of other diagnostic tests. Although they do some of their work in a laboratory, technicians also talk with animal owners. For example, they explain a pet’s condition or how to administer medication prescribed by a veterinarian.
Veterinary Technician Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Running in-house lab work;
- Knowledge and ability to recognize medical emergencies and illnesses;
- Basic husbandry and nursing care;
- Placing catheters;
- Triaging;
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional journals;
- Dentistry;
- Triaging & initial assessment of patients;
- Running Lab Work;
- Periodic assistant with the management of after-hours admissions and discharges, visitor policies and emergency call-ins;
- Preparing surgical packs;
- Stocking medications/medical supplies;
- Animal Healthcare . Performs paraprofessional medical care and treatment to animals in need including emergency first aid;
- Surgical preparation/recovery and anesthesia monitoring;
- Blood and urine sample collection,
Requirements:
- Dentistry;
- Assist doctors during patient exams;
- Anesthesia & surgical monitoring;
- Drawing blood or collecting other lab samples;
- Triage calls & appointments;
- Drawing Blood;
- Monitoring anesthesia;
- Placing IV’s;
- High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred;
- Minimum age requirement of 18 years old;
- Illinois certified & licensed;
- A positive, fun demeanor is the #1 requirement;
- Experience : Two years of working as a veterinary technician in a clinical or animal shelter environment preferred;
- A well rounded technical skill-set – with strengths in venipuncture and/or dentals a plus;
- Superior verbal and written communication skills that allow you to expertly communicate with pet parents and co-workers.