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- High school diploma or GED
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Veterinary Technician (No Weekends!)

Country Critters Veterinary Clinic -
Elizabethtown, KY

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Customer communication
Employee relationship building

Full Job Description

Overview:

The veterinary technician is the veterinarian’s primary medical support. They begin the examination procedure and continue to assist the doctor throughout the examination, diagnostic, and treatment phases. They aid the veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail. They have a very significant role in educating and communicating with clients about their pet’s health.

Responsibilities:

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Animal Care

Restrain animals during examinations or procedures
Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms
Assist with physical examination by obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration data
Clip nails and flush ears
Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions
Prepare and administer vaccinations, medications, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian
Administer anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian, and monitor animals’ responses to the anesthetics
Prepare animals for surgery (intubation, preparing a sterile surgical site)
Prepare procedure equipment and pass instruments to the veterinarian when needed
Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery
Administer emergency first aid
Perform venipuncture and catheterization
Perform dental work (cleaning, polishing, and extracting teeth)
Dress wounds and apply bandages
Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and disposal of remains

Client Communication

Discuss medical health with clients, such as post-operative status
Ask questions to clients to obtain a thorough patient medical history
Explain medical discharge instructions and patient home care to clients
Provide information or counseling with issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, and nutrition
Answer client questions thoughtfully and accurately
Explain treatment plans to clients
Accurately calculate and quote services and procedures
Schedule appointments and procedures
Demonstrate polite and professional conduct

Laboratory and Diagnostics

Collect, prepare, and label biological samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination
Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, feces, and other samples to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient
Prepare and take diagnostic radiographs using x-ray equipment
Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers

Clerical Duties

Create medical estimates
Invoice services and products
Record laboratory results and findings into the patient file
Maintain inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, or supplies
Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books

Personal Conduct/Attitude/Teamwork

Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
Display tact and respect with team members even when busy or hectic
Feel and express a genuine liking for animals and their owners and for working in an animal care field

Organization/Time Management

Work consistently and diligently in the presence of other staff members and clients
Understand and execute oral and written directions

Maintenance

Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, and examination rooms to control the spread of disease
Prepare examination and treatment rooms by stocking them with the appropriate supplies
Perform required maintenance procedures on all medical and laboratory equipment to ensure proper working condition
Clean, maintain, and sterilize surgical equipment
Prepare surgical suite for surgery

Other

Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL

Ability to communicate effectively to all audiences
Good visual acuity
Close vision for computer work
Comfortable around unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces
Comfortable with exposure to animals including their actions and ailments
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard
Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time
Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent
Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) preferred but not required
2+ years veterinary experience OR equivalent combination of experience and education
Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotely
Ability to complete computer-based training

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