Veterinary technicians and assistants work under the direction of veterinarians and the Practice Manager. They are responsible for assisting with outpatient exams and helping assist with surgical prep.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Load exam rooms and get brief histories from clients
- Educate clients on preventatives and vaccines
- Triage cases according to medical need.
- Administer vaccines and other preventative medical treatments as directed by vet
- Prepare patients for spay/neuter surgery and monitor anesthesia under the direction of the veterinarian.
- Perform intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous injections with confidence.
- Assist doctors and other technicians in performing medical procedures.
- Perform venipuncture, laboratory tests, IV catheter placement, and drug and fluid calculations as ordered by the veterinary staff.
- Clean and make surgical packs
- Comply with all laws pertaining to controlled substances
- Understand standard veterinary terminology, medical math, procedures and animal health issues.
- Facilitate good working relationships through teamwork and collaboration.
- Have a basic understanding of vaccines and common medications used in vet med
- Filling prescriptions as directed by veterinarian
- Operate x-ray, proper patient positioning.
Administrative Duties
- Maintain patient records and invoices during appointments
- Checking prescription requests in a timely manner.
- Calling other vet hospitals for records
- Assist with keeping inventory and ordering supplies.
- Keeping the tech and exam room areas clean and stocked
Client and Community Service
- Admit and release animals from BVSPCA in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner to both internal and external clients.
- Inform clients of any pertinent medical information regarding animal care; communicate release instructions.
- Practice and encourage the humane treatment of animals.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
- Work effectively with individuals and colleagues from diverse communities and cultures.
Safety
- Ensure a safe work environment; following all safety guidelines and modeling safe work practice.
- Take immediate action to address any safety concerns that could put a staff member, volunteer, client, animal, or the organization at risk.
- Maintain a clean, healthy, and sanitary work area; follow all pest and rodent control protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS
Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of the BVSPCA.
- Experience with humane animal handling and restraint techniques of healthy, ill and feral animals.
- Computer literate and able to master veterinary software as applicable to clinic operations.
- Knowledge of basic dog and cat physiology, anatomy and behavior as it relates to understanding the general health of animals.
- Ability to understand and communicate pertinent medical information with colleagues and clients.
- Self-motivated and able to initiate and complete tasks.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a shelter/animal hospital setting.
- Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and climbing stairs while seeing patients.
- Regular sitting at a computer workstation 2-4 hours per day to input patient data.
- Exposure to disinfectant solutions when in kennel & treatment areas.
- Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling animals.
- Repeated lifting and carrying of animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Consistent exposure to animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Animal care: 2 years (Preferred)
- Veterinary technician: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
