What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Veterinary Technician position at Maricamp Animal Hospital?
Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The technician is a vital role at Maricamp Animal Hospital; responsible for the safe care of all animals coming into the clinic. The person in this role will assist during medical examinations and evaluations, and act as a liaison to clients and patients, as well as deliver timeline and accurate information through all communication between departments. A successful person in this role will be efficient, compassionate, organized and adaptable.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our mission at Maricamp Animal Hospital is to empower a lifetime of memories, bringing pet health solutions that impact our community. We provide owners with the education they need in order to make a fully informed decision about their pet's health care. We are dedicated to ensuring our patients have the results and success they deserve. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process : we create impact, have discipline, are accountable, in alignment, results-oriented, and inspirational.
Our team holds tremendous value and is an integral part of creating an environment of success and wins from the clients and patients.
We help our team members achieve success in their roles and beyond through the development of their personal, professional, and financial goals - making it a top priority to support our teams development potential.
OBJECTIVES
- Assist the veterinarian in medical wellness, sick appointments, surgical cases, and dental procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
- Creates and reviews treatment plans with clients along with providing informative and accurate financial information to convert clients to agree to the medical treatment plan for their pet(s) and ensure all medical recommendations are delivered to the patient
- Proactively handles emergency cases; performing emergency procedures ensuring the best possible medical care for patients
- Expertly perform clinical laboratory procedures and physical assessments, and appropriately maintain all results and recording to support operational efficiencies
- Safely operate and maintain working in-house diagnostic equipment and oversees assistants are organized and efficient in appointment flow
- Calculates basic injectable medications, gives SQ, IM, and IV Injections, and ensures the patient is scheduled for all series and upcoming appointments
- Assists Veterinarian in the euthanasia process, with compassion and care while ensuring owner needs are met in their overall experience
- Delivery of health certificates, travel certificates, and international certificates to ensure successful travel for the clients and patients
- Liaison with Saving Paws & Hooves of Central Florida and Trupanion Pet Insurance for qualified patients to ensure the highest medical care is delivered
- Educates owners on the importance of follow-up appointments, boosters, series injections, rechecks, suture removal, wellness exams, and recommended surgeries and ensures the client is scheduled accordingly
- Handles Televet virtual appointment flow and scheduling, preparing and performing house calls, and helps with phone overflow as needed to ensure excellent customer service
- Handles Rx Prescription approvals for in-hospital, online pharmacies, and client special orders and ensures clients are set up with our online pharmacy
- Maintain accurate statistics to ensure departmental goals are on target. Adhere to the hospitals safety and wellness regulations; maintain a safe work environment, follow OSHA and DEA standards;
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Maricamp Animal Hospital recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.
Job Type : Full-time
Salary : $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours : 40 hours per week
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Salary : $22 - $28
