• Certification as a Veterinary Technician

• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth

• An employee in this position must have a sense of caring for animals

• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds and walk dogs of up to 130 pounds

• Ability to multitask efficiently, and work well individually and within a team

• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals

• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including euthanasia

• Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment

• Models a professional and courteous manner with all staff and clients

• Provides compassionate care for pets

• Communicates professionally and effectively with clients, focusing on excellent client service

• Communicates professionally and effectively to all members of the team.

• Works collaboratively with veterinarians and team to help maintain the flow of pets

• Assists the veterinarian during the examinations, providing restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.

• Safely assists in the obtaining radiographic images

• Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.

• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.

• Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.

• Prepares patients for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters.

• Performs routine dental cleanings on patients under the direction of the veterinarian.

• Administers anesthesia to patients under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors patient responses to anesthetics to ensure safe levels of anesthesia.

• Cares for and monitors the condition of patients recovering from surgery.

• Safely obtains radiographs of pets with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.

• Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

• Fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.

• Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.

• Performs other duties as assigned

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