What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Veterinary Technician position at Morganna Animal Clinic & Boarding Kennel?
About Us
Morganna Animal Clinic and Boarding is a fast-paced, collaborative animal clinic providing both routine General Practice (GP) wellness and same-day Urgent Care services for dogs and cats. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality medical care with a compassionate, low-stress approach. We are looking for a skilled, driven Veterinary Assistant or Unlicensed Technician to join our treatment floor and help us manage everything from routine annuals to surgical procedures and walk-in triage.
Why Join Us?
- Dynamic Environment: Get the best of both worlds—predictable wellness appointments mixed with exciting, skill-building urgent care and surgical cases.
- Growth Opportunities: We heavily invest in training our team on advanced nursing skills, surgical prep, and laboratory procedures under direct supervision.
Core ResponsibilitiesSurgical & Anesthesia Support (Virginia Compliant)
- Pre-Op Prep: Safely clip, scrub, and prepare patients for routine and urgent surgeries; assist in setting up anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment.
- Anesthesia Monitoring: Under the direct guidance of a DVM or LVT, assist in tracking patient vitals during surgery (heart rate, respiration, CRT, blood pressure) and accurately record data on anesthesia logs.
- Equipment Adjustments: Under the immediate direction of a licensed veterinarian, assist with adjusting gas-flow or drip anesthesia dials as directed during procedures.
- Post-Op Recovery: Monitor patients through recovery, manage body temperature, and watch for signs of pain or distress in the recovery ward.
- Sterilization: Wash, wrap, and autoclave surgical packs, drapes, and gowns; sanitize the surgical suite between procedures.
- Note: In accordance with Virginia state law, this role does not perform IV catheter placement, intubation, or induction of anesthesia. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Triage & Nursing Care
- Patient Restraint & Safety: Provide safe, confident, and low-stress restraint for dogs and cats during exams, blood draws, and X-rays—including fearful or painful patients.
- Triage & Rooming: Gather accurate patient histories, record basic vitals (TPR), and assist veterinarians with initial triage for urgent care walk-ins.
- Diagnostics & Lab Work: Safely draw blood samples, prepare slides, run in-house chemistry analyzers, and position patients for digital X-rays using proper radiation safety gear.
- Pharmacy & Client Care: Assist with filling Schedule VI prescriptions under veterinary direction, fill out labels, and explain routine discharge instructions or preventative care to pet owners. [1, 2]
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 1–2 years of hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital setting is highly preferred, with basic comfort in a surgical environment.
- Skills: Strong foundational knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal behavior, surgical aseptic techniques, and basic husbandry.
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and handle physically demanding patient management safely.
- Schedule: Must be available to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends (weekends are required)
Benefits & Perks
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
- Generous employee pet care discounts
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have weekend availability?
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $19 - $23