What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Technician position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Role: Veterinary SMR Technician in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital setting.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with triage, exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures across emergency, critical care, and specialty services.
- Use safe patient restraint and support clinical workflows during hands-on care.
- Collect samples and assist with diagnostic and treatment processes.
- Monitor patients and provide support in critical care situations.
- Maintain accurate medical records and document patient information.
- Communicate with clients to support care and ensure understanding.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow safety protocols.
- Comfort working in a high-acuity emergency and specialty care environment.
- Strong patient handling and restraint skills with safety as a priority.
- Ability to assist with diagnostics, treatments, and clinical procedures.
- Reliable recordkeeping and clear, professional client communication.
- Collaborative, learning-focused mindset and commitment to ongoing growth.