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Veterinary Technician- Equine Hospital
$72k-104k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Weeks Ago
PetVet Care Centers is Hiring a Veterinary Technician- Equine Hospital Near Poulsbo, WA
Position Overview:Equine technician-WA LVT license required.
Essential Position Functions:
$22—$38 USD
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Essential Position Functions:
- Follow treatment plans prepared by doctors, and report concerns.
- Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
- Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments
- Provide excellent equine care with safety of patient and people in mind
- Obtain and verify medications.
- As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
- Maintain a safe, secure 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 horse 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.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
- Release horses 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.
- Capacity and experience to run equine anesthesia unassisted would raise pay to higher end of range
- Place IV catheters
- Assist with dental procedures and oral surgery.
- Assist veterinarians with a variety of emergency procedures and critical care situations.
- Monitor vitals, place catheters and take x-rays.
- Clean wounds, perform blocks and apply bandages.
- Give injections and take blood samples.
- May have to be on call for emergencies- higher end of pay scale- call in bonus
- Assist veterinarians with a variety of diagnostic imaging modalities, including digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy
- Provide extensive surgical assistance by preparing pets, scrubbing, shaving, acting as a surgical nurse, and scrubbing in to assist doctors.
- Care and Compassion: Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
- Team Orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
- Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
- Initiative: Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities.
- Flexibility and Multi-Tasking: Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
- Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
- Customer Services: Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
- Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
- Adherence to Rules and Instructions: Consistently follows standard procedures.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
- May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience, but will enter at lower pay scale.
$22—$38 USD
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$72k-104k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/04/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/28/2024
WEBSITE
petvetcarecenters.com
HEADQUARTERS
WESTPORT, CT
SIZE
200 - 500
FOUNDED
2012
CEO
GINO VOLPACCHIO
REVENUE
$50M - $200M
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