Veterinary Technician / Assistant

The Veterinary Technician / Assistant directly handles inpatient and outpatient care, working under the direction of the Veterinarians. Technician / Assistants directly impact doctors’ productivity, client service, and patient care. Technicians and Assistants play a key role in communicating with and educating clients. On job training will be provided for individuals wanting to learn more about veterinary medicine and progress in the field. Employees will be trained in animal behavior, restraint techniques, use and maintenance of in house laboratory and hospital equipment, taking radiographs, health and wellness protocols for various species, etc.

Reports to: Office Manager, Support Staff Manager and Practice Owners

Technician / Assistant Duties

• Assist veterinarians and coworkers in the handling and treatments of various species
• Perform in-hospital lab testing, and prepare specimens for outside labs
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs as well as providing client education
• Assist fellow technicians monitoring and providing treatments for all drop off/hospitalized patients
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, surgery suits and kennel area
• Fill prescriptions efficiently and accurately
• Properly use and maintain equipment including but not limited to radiology, restraint devices, anesthesia machine, patient monitoring systems, IV pumps, etc.
• Accurately invoice charges for services rendered
• Efficiently go over estimates/treatment plans, hospital forms, and any other clinic paperwork needed
• Unpack deliveries, reconcile against packing slip and restock supplies
• Be available for hours of operation (Mon-Fri 7a-6p, Saturday 7-12p, Sunday and Holidays- as assigned)

Safety

• Follow OSHA requirements
• Follow practice’s health and safety protocols

Benefits(after set probationary periods)

• Paid medical insurance for the employee( Full Time positions only)
• Discounts of services
• 401K
• Uniform allowance
• Holiday and vacation pay

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work requires lifting, squatting, twisting and carrying patients and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
• Requires sitting or standing for 100% of the time
• Able to work in moderate noise environment, including animal noise
• Able to work well under pressure and at high levels of stress
• Must be willing and able to have exposure to supplies commonly used in a hospital setting such as anesthetic gases, chemicals, drugs, and x-ray radiation within OSHA standards
• Must understand and assume the risk of injury from animals
• Must be able to climb stairs