A veterinary technician assists veterinarians with patient care, interacts with and educate clients, and works collaboratively with the client care and technician teams.

Technicians report to the Director of Veterinary Technicians.

Job Overview

To provide the best patient care and client experience from check-in to check-out. Ensure the successful work flow of the floor, treatment, barn, surgery, laundry, isolation, and kennel areas.

Follow directives and lead other technicians by demonstrating responsibilities and duties as necessary, to learn and improve skills, knowledge, and abilities, and to help co-workers do the same.

Veterinary technicians are responsible for completing all duties in a timely manner.

General Expectations

Technicians must possess passion, empathy, compassion, respect for authority, confidence, decisiveness, critical thought, sound judgement, physical stamina, stress tolerance, active listening skills and quick responses.

The ability to express concepts and directions clearly, and to accept constructive direction is essential. Punctuality is expected.

Responsibilities and Duties (May vary according to level of proficiency)

Assist veterinarians in patient care and medical treatments, up to, and not limited to, exams, dental prophy, hospitalized patient care, and critical / emergency care and triage.

Check in clients into exam rooms, treatment, and take medical history; and may check-in and discharge patients from surgery.

Provide gentle and compassionate care and restraint of patients as necessary.

Collect, record, and share patient records and logs, lab reports, and radiographs.

Measure, prepare, recognize, calculate, dispense and administer medications and vaccines.

Place IV catheters, draw blood, and capture radiographs.

Acquire laboratory samples, process in-house and reference lab samples.

Prepare animals for surgery, provide sterile surgical support, monitor vital signs and anesthesia.

Monitor and report on the attitude and physical condition of animals.

Work patiently and professionally with and educate clients in varying emotional states.

Relay appropriate information to and from clients, doctors and management.

Help to train other technicians and communicate well with the client-care coordinators.

Help with washing, drying, folding and storing of laundry.

Clean and maintain kennel cages, equipment, and track personal belongings.

Prepare or unpack mail packages.

Assist in cleaning the public and employee areas of the hospital to maintain a clean, odor-free, and attractive environment.

Help coworkers cover responsibilities and duties as necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

This position is open to part-time candidates, but has potential to become a full-time position in the future. All levels are welcome to apply.

Pay commensurate with experience. Paid-time off, veterinary discount, training, and a retirement savings plan are just some of the benefits working part-time at Tidewater Veterinary Hospital, LLC.

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High school diploma / GED required.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds,and able to bend, squat, and stand for extended periods.

At least some experience with animals preferred.

Must be able to hear animals and read instruments.

Rabies titers preferred.

Experience is preferred, but training is available.

Must be 18 years or older.

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Last updated : 2024-05-23