NVA General Practice · 3 weeks ago
Veterinary Technician - Floater
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNVA General Practice is seeking a Veterinary Technician who plays a vital role in providing medical support within the practice. The Technician will assist veterinarians in various tasks including anesthesia, surgery, and client education while ensuring high standards of patient care.
HospitalMedicalPetVeterinary
Responsibilities
Helping maintain the flow of patients
Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs
Keeps accurate medical records
Restrain animals effectively and safely using fear free techniques (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pocket pets)
Prepare supplies needed for patient procedures
Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; maintains anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery
Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian
Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized
Educating clients about our Paw Plans and the importance of preventive care
Maintains medical equipment, surgical instruments, keeping rooms prepared, stocked and clean at all times
Admits and discharges patients per DVM orders/follow up instructions
Qualification
Required
Must be able to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen, walk or stand for long periods of time; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
Able to lift and carry animals or materials weighing fifty pounds or more and handle dogs weighing up to 130 lbs
Motivation, excellent communication skills, willingness to learn, and a team oriented spirit
Excellent client communication skills
Enjoys working with people and is great team player
Eager to learn, enthusiastic, and energetic
Love and concern of animals well being
Attention to detail
Excellent Organizational skill
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 40lb
Ability to type and work at a computer
Helping maintain the flow of patients
Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs
Keeps accurate medical records
Restrain animals effectively and safely using fear free techniques (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pocket pets)
Prepare supplies needed for patient procedures
Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; maintains anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery
Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian
Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized
Educating clients about our Paw Plans and the importance of preventive care
Maintains medical equipment, surgical instruments, keeping rooms prepared, stocked and clean at all times
Admits and discharges patients per DVM orders/follow up instructions
Company
NVA General Practice
At NVA General Practice, we’re on a mission to give every pet their best life.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$128MKey Investors
OMERS Private EquitySummit Partners
2019-06-17Acquired
2017-07-07Private Equity
2007-05-01Private Equity· $128M
Leadership Team
John Bruno
Chief Executive Officer
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