Veterinary Technician

At South Belt Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves in providing high quality care and compassion.

The Veterinary Technician/ Assistantis 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