What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Veterinary Technician position at PetVet Care Centers?
Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists is the leading provider of specialty & emergency veterinary services in Arkansas. We welcome all qualified candidates looking to promote the advancement of our surgery service by providing superior clinical care, customer service and be a positive contribution to our culture. We are looking for a bright, motivated, energetic, upbeat experienced veterinary technician to join our practice. To become part of our staff you must be diligent, professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. Contribution to a team environment with the goal to provide the best quality of life for the patient and the best client experience is key to success. This position may include occasional after hour and weekends.
Duties include:
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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Duties include:
- Obtain vitals of patient and a thorough history from client at presentation
- Restrain canines and felines safely and humanely for exam, diagnostics, and treatments
- Venipuncture of Cephalic, Saphenous, and Jugular
- Perform hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, fecal, coagulation panel, and process laboratory samples for reference lab
- Radiology techniques and positioning
- Place and maintain Intravenous Catheters, including central and arterial lines
- Place and maintain Urinary Catheters
- Calculate medication doses, including oral, injectable, and CRI
- Administer oral, injectable, and CRI medications, including knowledge of drug compatibilities
- Knowledge of CPR procedures
- Perform emergency anesthesia, including calculations, monitoring, and recovery
- Complete medical records in hospital management software
- Fill prescriptions, properly log controlled drugs
- Review discharge instructions with client
- Handle client calls and questions, including schedule appointments
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Clean, pack, and sterilize surgical instruments
- Assist in surgical procedures
- Care for all pre/post op surgical patients in the ICU, including hourly medical treatments
- Maintain the cleanliness of the OR, ICU, Radiology, and hospital as a whole
- Occasionally assist the Emergency Department with incoming ER cases
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- 12 hour shifts
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
