What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credentialed Veterinary Technician position at Destination Pet LLC?
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Credentialed Veterinary Technician Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Practice Manager and Medical Director credentialed technicians perform a wide range of tasks while providing high-quality patient care and excellent client service. These activities include, but are not limited to, outpatient care, surgical assisting and anesthesia, dental procedures, medical record keeping, and client education.
An ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Upholds the Veterinary Technician code of ethics
- Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Destination Pet.
- Exhibit professionalism, accountability, dependability, and integrity at all times
- Maintain confidentiality
- Customer service centric
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to professionally give and receive constructive criticism
- Goal oriented
- Self-motivated
- Pays attention to details
- Advocate for each patient regarding preventive care, pain management, anxiety & stress
- Ability to professionally deal with high levels of stress in an environment with changing priorities
- Strong medical and technical skills
- Responsible consumer of supplies
- Desire to grow the profession through continued education and mentorship
- Serve as a Destination Pet ambassador by supporting national and regional initiatives
- Be familiar with and adhere to the state practice act in the state you work in
- Professional mannerisms and appearance
- Uphold Destination Pet policies and procedures
- Pet obsessed
Expertise & Experience:
- Credentialed per the practice act for the state you work in
- Graduation from an AVMA-accredited school
- Passed the VTNE
- Maintain Credentials per your state’s Practice Act
Skills needed:
- Place IV catheters
- Record keeping
- Calculate drug doses
- Triage urgent patients
- Perform routine procedures such as vaccinations and blood draws
- Setting up lab work ex: cytology, blood work
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
- Monitor and record vital signs of patients during procedures and treatments
- Proper positioning of patients and obtaining x-rays
- Proficiency in preventatives/medications
- Assist with restraining patients during exams
Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?
