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PetVet365 (We're Hiring) · 3 months ago

Veterinary Technician

Clermont, FL, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

PetVet365 is a veterinary practice focused on providing high-quality care for pets while prioritizing life-work balance for their staff. The Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in supporting veterinarians during examinations and procedures, ensuring compassionate care for both patients and their families.

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Responsibilities

Lives and exemplifies the PetVet365’s Purpose, Mission and Vision within self and team

Provides compassionate care to patients and clients with strong Fear Free principles

Performs all duties in accordance with hospital medical policies and procedures

Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas

Assists veterinarians in examinations, surgeries, and medical procedures Obtains vitals, weight and history, starts notes, and administers treatments

Assists the doctor in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; assists the doctor in administering anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids and other injectable medications

Performs animal catheterization, venipuncture, takes sterile urine samples, does digital radiology and anesthesia monitoring, administers injections, and gives oral medications as directed and in compliance with the Delaware veterinary practice act

Has the ability to triage urgent/critical care patients, monitors all vital signs, is able to perform CPR, knows how to administer oxygen and use oxygen chamber, and administers drugs during veterinary critical care situations

Assists in restraining pets

Performs clinical laboratory procedures

Is proficient at performing diagnostics, including radiographs, EKGs, bloodwork, and other diagnostic testing

Admits and discharges patients

Counsels clients on various aspects of animal care

Makes follow-up calls to clients

Communicates usage and dosage for all prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients

Cleans all surgical materials

Stocks the operating room to prepare for surgery

Maintains an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies as determined by the inventory control system

Assists other staff members as required

Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees

Other duties as assigned

Proven ability to confidently support surgical procedures under minimal direction

Intermediate to advanced skills in Practice Management Systems

Demonstrated ability to learn and execute standard operating procedures and hospital protocols to maximize productivity and patient satisfaction

All aspects of surgery including but not limited to: Cleaning and prep of surgery instruments, assisting in surgery, dosing medications, recovering patients, log all drugs, recovery and discharge

Maintains accurate detailed medical records and documentation for each patient

Educates pet owners on proper animal husbandry practices and post-operative care

Assists with sani shave and medical shaves as needed to maintain patient hygiene and comfort

Supports the overall cleanliness of the facility, including equipment sterilization, sweeping, moping, and restocking

Knowledge of animal physiology and behavior is essential

Experience with laboratory procedures related to veterinary medicine

Skills in animal husbandry, including proper feeding and handling techniques

Ability to work effectively in a team environment while also being self-motivated

Strong communication skills to interact with pet owners compassionately and effectively

Must be able to lift over 50 pounds and stand most of the day

Enjoys and has the ability to train, teach and develop veterinary support staff in technical skill development, animal husbandry, client education, restraint, and other assigned areas

Caring, respectful, good attitude and a team player

Qualification

Fear Free CertificationVeterinary Technician CertificationAnimal physiology knowledgePractice Management SystemsClinical laboratory proceduresCommunication skillsTeamworkOrganization skills

Required

High school diploma is required

Fear Free Certification is required (training and certification can be provided)

Equivalent Veterinary Technician Certification (RVT, LVT) required