NVA Equine ยท 1 week ago
Veterinary Technician
Cave Creek, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expNVA Equine is a veterinary practice seeking a Veterinary Technician responsible for customer service and patient care. The role involves animal handling, pre and post-operative care, client interaction, and medication preparation.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Maintain professional and courteous demeanor in challenging/stressful situations
Prepare and maintain exam, treatment, and surgical rooms
Greet clients and patients
Obtain patient history and updates from clients
The ability to perform and/or assist with diagnostic procedures
Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
The ability to learn to enter service fees into the patient processing database
The ability to calculate medication dosages and prepare instructions for clients
Review patient instructions with clients and distribute educational materials
The ability to learn how to create and review treatment estimates and payment options with clients
Obtain blood samples-cephalic/saphenous/jugular
Process and submit lab work both in house and to outside labs
Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and surgical supplies (gowns, towels, etc.)
The ability to properly run an autoclave and Anprolene gas sterilizer
Clerical duties such as filing, copying, and faxing
Maintain order to public areas (waiting room, exam rooms, kennel area, etc.)
Place IV catheters and assist with surgical equipment monitoring (anesthesia, ventilator, fluid pump, etc.)
Provide general aspects of after-hours and on-call service, if applicable
Assist in medical trial studies and resident projects as requested
Available to work in other ECFA area offices, if needed
Other duties as assigned
Lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds from floor level and above at least several times per day
The ability to work in a stationary position at a computer for long periods of time
The ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and climb for long periods of time
The ability to physically restrain all sizes of pets on the floor and on the exam table
Must be able to grasp, hold, and manipulate objects
Possess vision abilities to detect, observe and assess, including: close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Potential for exposure to anesthetic gases with proper protective measures
Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases
Qualification
Required
2 years previous veterinary office experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Must be able to operate a computer, including basic typing skills
Must be able to learn and operate various veterinary software applications
Proficient operation of various office equipment (copier, scanner, fax machine)
Basic filing skills
Effectively manage multi-line phone system
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Effective in multi-tasking (prioritizing and accomplishing tasks)
Effectively handle stressful situations
Maintain a positive work environment
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
The ability to work collectively with team members
Maintain professional and courteous demeanor in challenging/stressful situations
Prepare and maintain exam, treatment, and surgical rooms
Greet clients and patients
Obtain patient history and updates from clients
The ability to perform and/or assist with diagnostic procedures
Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
The ability to learn to enter service fees into the patient processing database
The ability to calculate medication dosages and prepare instructions for clients
Review patient instructions with clients and distribute educational materials
The ability to learn how to create and review treatment estimates and payment options with clients
Obtain blood samples-cephalic/saphenous/jugular
Process and submit lab work both in house and to outside labs
Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and surgical supplies (gowns, towels, etc.)
The ability to properly run an autoclave and Anprolene gas sterilizer
Clerical duties such as filing, copying, and faxing
Maintain order to public areas (waiting room, exam rooms, kennel area, etc.)
Place IV catheters and assist with surgical equipment monitoring (anesthesia, ventilator, fluid pump, etc.)
Provide general aspects of after-hours and on-call service, if applicable
Assist in medical trial studies and resident projects as requested
Available to work in other ECFA area offices, if needed
Other duties as assigned
Lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds from floor level and above at least several times per day
The ability to work in a stationary position at a computer for long periods of time
The ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and climb for long periods of time
The ability to physically restrain all sizes of pets on the floor and on the exam table
Must be able to grasp, hold, and manipulate objects
Possess vision abilities to detect, observe and assess, including: close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Potential for exposure to anesthetic gases with proper protective measures
Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases
Preferred
Active state technician license
High School graduate or equivalent
Company
NVA Equine
As one of the leading communities of Equine veterinary teams, NVA Equine is committed to the exceptional care of horses by delivering high-quality medicine supported by local leadership teams.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase