Veterinary Surgery Technician

Job Description:

We are currently seeking full-time veterinary technicians and surgery/anesthesia/dental technicians for our ever growing and We are seeking individuals that display confidence in their technical skills and comfortable in an extremely busy environment. Surgery and anesthesia monitoring a definite plus! Knowledge of EZYVET practice management software and IDEXX in-house lab equipment also a plus! This is a non-stop, busy practice! Our owner/doctor has been recognized as one of the top veterinarians in the area numerous times! Prefer a licensed technician or a minimum of 1.5 to 3 years in a busy practice. Candidates should be organized, detailed, and customer oriented. We are searching for a friendly and knowledgeable individual to join our family. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Our full-time employee benefits include – flexible shifts, medical and dental coverage, continuing education stipend, licensing fees and dues, as well as paid time off, profit sharing, and a 401k plan.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides animal care by determining each individual pet's needs.
• Conducts examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Assists during surgeries.
• Able to monitor anesthesia proficiently
• Assist with dental cleanings, polishing and radiographs.
• Feeds and cares for animals.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Maintains records.
• Completes laboratory tests and studies and diagnostic imaging.
• Takes vital signs and collects samples.
• Administers medications, and vaccines.
• Bandages and wraps wounds.
• Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments.
• Explains animal status to owners.
• Educating animal owners on home care.
• Prepares surgery table instruments.
• Completes local/regional anesthesia.
• Places catheters and obtains blood gases as needed.
• Maintains sterile conditions.
• Obtains and verifies medications.
• Cleans animal cages and equipment
• Assist in all aspects of humane euthanasia
• Maintains safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing operating areas, verifying shelf life of medications, and complying with OSHA
• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Veterinarian Technician Qualifications/Skills:

• • Knowledge of animal behavior
  • Animal husbandry
  • Love of animals
  • Knowledge of EZYVET is a plus!' 
    
    • Documentation skills
    • Analyzing information
    • Clinical Skills
    • Use of medical technologies
    • Attention to detail
    • Patience
    • Verbal communication
    • Technical understanding
    • Team oriented