What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Surgery/Dental Technician Needed position at Pet Doctor?
Pet Doctor is excited to announce that we are expanding our veterinary team within our well-established veterinary clinic. We are currently searching for experienced surgery and dental technicians to fill multiple positions immediately. Our warm and friendly care-team consists of passionate veterinary professionals who have built a reputation on providing quality care to its patients and their owners in a family-like atmosphere. If you are looking to join a team who values teamwork and compassion while delivering unique, high-quality service, then we want to speak with you!
What You’ll Be Working On
- Pre-surgical procedure contact with clients
- Patient intake and triage
- Catheter placement
- Autoclave surgical instruments
- Run lab work
- Properly wrap instruments and prepare instrument table
- Assemble and prepare surgical equipment and supplies
- Monitor and maintain surgery and dental suites
- Assist with patient procedures such as spays, neuters, exploratories, and orthopedic surgeries, etc.
- Anesthesia monitoring and protocol
- Able to perform and assist with teeth cleanings
- Perform and read dental x-rays
- Maintain a high level of client communication and patient care
- Perform patient discharge
- Assist in veterinary exams
- Radiographs and diagnostics
Qualifications
- A minimum of 1 - 2 years of previous veterinary surgical and dental technician experience (required)
- Experience working with Avimark (preferred)
- Experience working with Idexx Vet lab station (preferred)
- Experience working with small animal cases is preferred
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and continuous learning
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to multi-task and work with fellow team members
- Fast-paced small animal practice experience is a PLUS!
- Able to work full time including rotating Saturdays
What’s In It For You
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off and holidays
- CE opportunities/CE lunch and learns
- Scrub allowance
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Discounted employee lab services
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law