What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Nurse/Technician position at Cat Clinic of Lafayette?
Seeking an experienced veterinary technician for Lafayette’s only feline exclusive veterinary hospital. This is your chance to grow and work your way up in a new business. Starting pay rate listed assumes either licensure or at least two years of experience.
Major Duties:
1. Collect thorough medical history and communicate well with veterinarian.
2. Perform clinical laboratory procedures.
3. Perform clinical procedures such as blood collection, intravenous catheter placement, nail trims, nutritional support, intestinal parasite testing, handling and restraint during examination
4. Perform radiographs under safety guidelines as mandated by the law.
5. Assist with preparation pre-surgery, induction, anesthetic monitoring and post-surgical recovery
6. Assist in medical treatments such as wound care, injections, and placing IV catheters.
7. Communicate in a very pleasant, polite and thorough with all client & staff interactions.
8. Discharge patients on the doctor’s orders, being especially careful to ensure that patients being discharged are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state.
Full-Time Position
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Lafayette, LA 70506 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16