Veterinary Technician
Company: Valley Veterinary Care
Location: Aurora
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Animal Care Center of Aurora Is actively seeking a full time
veterinary technician to join our amazing team. Licensed preferred,
but not required. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3+
years in the veterinary industry. This is a full time position
(four 10 hour shifts)General Description of Position: The
technician is responsible for client and patient care and for
assisting the veterinarian. JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/PHYSICAL
DEMANDS: Certified or experienced (three + years in field)
veterinary technician with good client communication and telephone
skills. Must effectively be able to read, speak, and write in
English. Must have basic computer literacy skills and be able to
handle multiple unrelated tasks simultaneously while working in a
busy environment. Must also be able to lift 50 pounds, work on feet
all day, and write legibly. Must be customer service oriented and
friendly. Professional appearance required, scrubs are to be worn
always and are furnished by the employee. Must be able to work all
shifts, including nights and weekends (Saturdays). Technician will
be required to be at work when scheduled and be on time. Must be
able to administer injections, take vital signs of animal, and
properly restrain animals, including fractious pets, for
examination and treatment. Technician must be able to give
treatments/medications intravenously, orally, and subcutaneously.
Employee must be able to work well independently and in a group.
Upon hiring, all new employees will be subject to a 90-day
probationary period during which time employment may be terminated
as determined by management. All requirements are subject to change
by the employer at any time. Reports to: Head technician TECHNICIAN
DUTIES: Prepare records, consent forms, and the like Admit patients
Present invoices and prepare estimates Handle telephone calls
Maintain health certificate and rabies certificate files Greet
clients in a friendly manner Dispense medications, pet foods, and
supplies Properly invoice prescriptions and pet foods to maintain
inventory Update client/patient files Perform closing procedures
Perform other duties as assigned Review vaccination records and
prepare vaccines according to our vaccine protocol Assist
veterinarian in medical procedures using proper restraint; know how
to restrain fractious patients Assist veterinarian in surgical
procedures using proper aseptic technique ':Maintain and use
medical equipment Perform routine laboratory procedures and
analyses in hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology
Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis Monitor patients
under anesthesia Induce anesthesia and intubate patient Administer
treatments and injections following the instructions of a doctor or
a treatment form Initiate emergency procedures Maintain pharmacy
records, and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal, and heartworm test
logs Take and develop radiographs Take vital signs of animals
including temperature, pulse, and respiration Perform dental
cleanings Perform and analyze skin and ear cytologies Perform
catheterization- urinary and venous Complete ear cleanings and nail
trims Perform other duties as assigned WORK ENVIRONMENT: Small
animal hospital, work in front and back of hospital, high level of
client interaction, exposure to x-rays and anesthetic gases with
proper protective measures. Potential for exposure to zoonotic
diseases and possible hazardous materials. BENEFITS:
MedicalVisionDental401KAnnual Continue Education StipendContinuing
Education Requirements: None at this time Exempt or Non-exempt
Status: Non-exempt position PI202037515
Keywords: Valley Veterinary Care, Aurora , Veterinary Technician, Healthcare , Aurora, Colorado
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