Present and explain client education materials, nutrition, discharge instructions, medication
administration, and answer general questions about treatments, bandages, laboratory tests,
medications.
Present and sign clients up for various promotions, including online pharmacy.
Present and explain treatment plans/estimates as needed.
Nursing Care
Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients.
Make certain all patients are kept clean and as comfortable as possible.
Medication administration (practicing the 6 patient rights) as directed by a doctor.
Exercising technical skills under the supervision of a doctor, and as allowed by state
regulations, including - IV catheter placement, cystocentesis, venipuncture, fluid pump setup,
and monitoring.
Efficiently organize daily duties to best utilize staff time.
Participate in client communication and education, explaining administration of medications,
follow-up care, diet recommendations, and general pet care as directed by a doctor.
Flexibility in working hours is required to ensure that the job is done properly (willing to
work beyond scheduled hours if necessary).
Examinations & Assessments
Ability to obtain a complete and accurate medical history, as well as vital signs, within the
scope of veterinary technology and under the direction of a doctor.
Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope/ophthalmoscope.
Ability to recognize fleas, ticks, and other external parasites.
Ability to recognize other potential health care issues, i.e. signs and behavior patterns that
suggest an animal may be in pain (using pain score) or in need of an immediate assessment
by the veterinarian.
Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor, refraining from making a diagnosis.
Anesthesia and Surgical Procedures
Maintain and use the hospital’s inhalation anesthetic machines.
Administer anesthetics under doctor supervision and as allowed by state regulations.
Monitor anesthesia under direct doctor supervision and as allowed by state regulations,
utilizing in-house monitoring equipment, doppler, etc.
Familiar with procedures and medications commonly utilized during an anesthetic
emergency.
Understand how to prep animals for minor (non-sterile) and sterile surgery.
o This includes setup, shaving, and sterile scrub and cleanup.
Understand principles of aseptic techniques, maintaining sterile conditions, and proper
operating room conduct.
Know the names and general uses of surgical instruments and equipment.
Clean, assemble and wrap packs, and run autoclave. Troubleshoot sterilization concerns.
Perform routine dental cleanings and take dental radiographs under the direct supervision of
a doctor and as allowed by state regulations.
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