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Ethos Veterinary Health · 3 months ago

Veterinary Technician, Ophthalmology

Byron Center, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Ethos Veterinary Health is a leading network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. They are seeking an Ophthalmology Technician to provide high-quality medical care, assist the Ophthalmologist during patient appointments, and ensure exceptional comfort and care for all patients.

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Responsibilities

Assisting Ophthalmologist during patient appointments, providing outstanding client communication and education

Performing sterile scrub and assist Ophthalmologist throughout surgical procedures

Advocating for the patient, providing exceptional comfort, diagnostic, surgical, and nursing care to all patients

Venipuncture; IV catheter placement; medication calculations and administration; patient prep and recovery; anesthesia monitoring for a variety of anesthetized procedures

Continue to learn and develop a strong skill set

Participate in staff training as requested

Participate within the overall team in a productive and positive manner

Comply with all hospital policies, procedures and standards of care

Qualification

Anesthesia monitoringOphthalmology assistanceVenipuncturePhlebotomyCatheter placementMedication administrationMulti-taskingCommunicationTeam collaborationSelf-motivated

Required

Solid technical skills and anesthesia knowledge base, sound judgment, and the ability to function both independently and with a team are required

Venipuncture; IV catheter placement; medication calculations and administration; patient prep and recovery; anesthesia monitoring for a variety of anesthetized procedures

Assisting Ophthalmologist during patient appointments, providing outstanding client communication and education

Performing sterile scrub and assist Ophthalmologist throughout surgical procedures

Advocating for the patient, providing exceptional comfort, diagnostic, surgical, and nursing care to all patients

Minimum of 2 years of relevant technical experience

Technical skill set such as restraint, phlebotomy, catheter placement and general nursing care experience is needed

Anesthesia monitoring, perform sterile scrub, assist doctors throughout a variety of surgical procedures

Ability to lift and restrain patients up to 40lbs

Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Advocate for patient care

Self-motivated with a passion for veterinary medicine

Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Able to properly restrain dog and cat patients for veterinary care and procedures

Able to stand, sit, bend, restrain, squat for extended periods of time

Able to lift 40 lbs in a safe manner

Able to type, write and verbally converse

Able to work the posted schedule

Preferred

Preference given to applicants with advanced skill sets which include Schirmer tear tests, tonometry, ocular ultrasounds, electroretinograms, and the use of paralytics

LVT preferred but not required