What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Veterinary Technician position at PetCare Animal Hospital?
The veterinary technician is the doctor's primary medical support person. They begin the examination procedure and continue to assist the doctor throughout the examination, diagnosis, and treatment phases. They have a very significant role in communicating with clients about their pets.
- Provide compassionate and courteous care to patients and clients
- Prepare and maintain exam rooms and treatment areas
- Perform an initial assessment of animal
- Take vital signs, gather medical histories and record observations on patients
- Assist doctor in medical, surgical, and dental procedures
- Prepare patients for surgery, assist doctor in monitoring anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, administer fluids
- Assist in animal restraint during examinations and treatments
- Take radiographs
- Perform clinical procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm tests, skin scrapes, and urinalysis
- Draw blood, place catheters and operate equipment for lab analysis
- Admit and discharge patient on doctor's orders, ensuring patients are well-groomed and in a medically appropriate state
- Counsel clients on at home medical care, explain dosage and purpose of medications
- Make follow-up calls to clients
- Clean all surgical materials after they are used, keep treatment, exam, and operating rooms properly stocked and ready for use
- Bathe animals
Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Haughton, LA 71037 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Haughton, LA 71037: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $16