What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at All Creatures Great and Small Animal Hospital?
We are looking for a Veterinary Technician to join out team here at ACGAS!
As a full-service animal hospital, we have obtained an outstanding reputation in the Fairfield and surrounding communities for treating pets as if they were our own with compassionate care and quality veterinary services. From early vaccinations to senior care, we are dedicated to help pets feel his/her best through every stage of life. We take the time to get to know our clients and their pet(s) on a personal level. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, comfortable, and clean environment for not only our clients, but also our staff.
Position Overview:
The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. You will assist in providing patient care, conducting examinations, assisting during surgery, provide nursing care, and maintaining patient medical records.
Tasks include:
- Taking patient history, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
- Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
- Supporting patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients.
- Filling prescriptions and administering medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs.
- Maintaining a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
- Maintaining medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updating database in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education, and/or experience.
- Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments performing above duties.
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) not required but preferred.
- Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires a lot of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
- Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.
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Please apply here: https://www.petvetcarecenters.com/site/veterinary-career-job-postings
Visit our website here: https://acgasvet.com/
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
We are currently seeing appointments at curbside. Staff is required to wear their face mask at all times. Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting protocols are in place continuously.
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to work and be on time for your scheduled shifts?
- Please list 2-3 dates and times that you would be available for a brief phone conversation.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
- Veterinary Technician Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location