Seeking a Veterinary Technician
Bay Ridge Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
What to Expect as a Veterinary Technician with Bay Ridge Animal Hospital :
As you join our mission to strive to deliver excellent medicine with loving care expect to be supported in your work and home life with :
- All the benefits you deserve -medical, dental, vision, retirement-plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
- Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and a generous PTO plan; take the time you need to recharge.
Salary : $16-$20 / hr
Schedule : Week 1 (4) weekdays, Week 2 (3) weekdays and Sat
Key Responsibilities :
Client Communication : Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.Client Education & Support : Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.Customer Service : Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice's products, programs, and services.Animal Handling & Care : Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.Facility & Equipment Maintenance : Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.Record Keeping : Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.Pharmacy Assistance : Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.Safety & Technical Skills : Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massageQualifications :
1 years of Veterinary Technician experience.Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.About Bay Ridge Animal Hospital
At Bay Ridge Animal Hospital, we hold ourselves to a higher standard of veterinary care. We strive to deliver excellent medicine with loving care. With support from our sister facility, Annapolis Cat Hospital, we provide high-quality veterinary care for the area's dogs and cats Visit us at https : / / bayridgeanimalannapolis.com / to learn more!
Salary : $16 - $20
