What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Brantley & Jordan Animal Hospital?
- Provides animal care by determining animal requirements.
- Conducts examinations and diagnostic procedures.
- Assists during operations.
- Feeds and cares for animals.
- Maintains supplies and equipment.
- Maintains records.
- Determines animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews.
- Completes laboratory tests and studies and diagnostic imaging.
- Takes vital signs and collects samples.
- Administers medications, drugs, and vaccines.
- Bandages and wraps wounds.
- Performs hydrotherapy and physical and inhalation therapies.
- Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments.
- Explains animal status to owners.
- Prepares surgery table instruments.
- Completes local/regional anesthesia.
- Places catheters and obtains blood gases as needed.
- Maintains sterile conditions.
- Obtains and verifies medications.
- Cleans animal cages and equipment
- Maintains safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing operating areas, verifying shelf life of medications, and complying with legal regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person