What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician/Assistant position at Pet Medical Center of Vero Beach?
Come join the Pet Medical Family!
We are seeking an experienced veterinary technician or assistant.
One to Two years of veterinary experience required.
Must work well in a team but be proficient enough to work individually.
We are open the following hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8-5 Thursday 8-12 & Every other Saturday 8-12
The weekend and Thursday shifts are rotated and works as follows: You will have every other Thursday afternoon off & every third weekend off. Typically if you had Thursday afternoon off, you work the weekend and vice versa.
Veterinary Technician Duties include but are not limited to:
· Performing diagnostic tests, running in house laboratory samples and X-rays
· Able to perform phlebotomy on canines and felines.
· Administering medications, subcutaneous/intramuscular injections and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
· Providing emergency first aid or general nursing care. Ability to respond in an emergency situation.
· Observing and reporting on the behavior and condition of animals. Includes basic kennel skills: feeding, walking and medicating animals. Cleaning cages and giving medications when necessary. Individual will be expected to work in rotation on the weekends tending to boarding patients.
· Restraining animals for examination or treatment, both canine and feline. Must have experience handling animals in veterinary setting.
· Preparing animals for surgery including: administering pre-anesthetic medications, IV catheter placement, preparing and cleaning instruments for surgery.
· Assists the doctor in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; assists the doctor in administering anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.
· Collecting and recording animal case histories.
· Educating animal owners on home care, treatment plans, preventative care and vaccination awareness.
· Will be required to perform receptionist duties as well such as: answering phones, creating appointments, checking in/out clients, filing, chart labeling, patient call backs and any other client communication.
· Housekeeping duties apply including: prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas, sweeping/mopping rooms if needed. Disinfecting cages, counters, doors, etc. between patients.
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17