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PetVet Care Centers · 2 months ago

Veterinary Technician / Assistant (Radiology)

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

PetVet Care Centers is seeking a Veterinary Technician / Assistant to join their team at Memphis Veterinary Specialists & Emergency. The role focuses on providing quality veterinary care and support during examinations, surgeries, and patient care operations.

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Responsibilities

Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging

Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds

Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian

Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration

Obtain and verify medications

Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease

As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs

Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations

Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner

Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian

Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs

Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals

Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Assist in other departments, mainly emergency service when there is downtime in radiology

Assist veterinarians with providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services to in-patient, out-patient, surgical, and emergency pets

Qualification

Veterinary Technician CertificationVeterinary Nursing CareDiagnostic ImagingPhlebotomyEmergency MedicineAnimal RestraintDependabilityCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTeamworkFlexibility

Required

High school diploma or GED

Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients

Good communication or people skills, basic knowledge of veterinary medicine, good technical skills, and ability to lift patients on and off ultrasound table on a daily basis

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by State

May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience

Knowledge of the preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery, as well as basic pet nursing

Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology

Understand and limit the potential exposure to bites, scratches, and potential injuries

Able to restrain patients according to standard procedures

Fill prescriptions and monitor sedation procedures as directed by the veterinarian

Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors

Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain

Communicate and approach job duties in a professional and mature manner

This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion

Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking

May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)

Answer phones and perform other duties as needed by the hospital

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager or practice