What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position at Corfu Veterinary Clinic?
Job Description
Job duties include, but are not limited to :
Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for client communications in person and on the phone, checking in and out appointments, phlebotomy, catheter placement, cystocentesis, fine-needle aspirates, animal restraint, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, running treatments on our appointments and stellar patient care. Our ideal candidate will have strong computer skills and excellent customer care skills. You must also be thoughtful, friendly, curious, responsible, punctual, and have a strong desire to learn!
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
Qualifications
We’re looking for :
- A licensed veterinary technician. An active license in the state of New York is required for this position.
- 6 months experience working as a veterinary technician.
- Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work.
- Computer skills a must! We are a paperless practice!
- Pays attention to detail and is a fast learner.
- Triaging patients over the phone and during office visits.
- Educating clients on routine vaccine protocol and preventions.
- Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely in person and on the phone.
- Interpret medical records and record client history accurately.
- Knowledge in preventative care and hospital flow.
- Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner.
- Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin.
- Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs.
- Proficient in anesthesia preparation, induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Patient care for hospitalized and surgery patients.
- Filling medications as instructed by the veterinarian.
- A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset.
- Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency.
Additional Information
We offer our staff :
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting / outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https : / / allianceanimal.com / additionaljobdescriptiondetails / .
Salary : $18 - $23