Veterinary Technician; Part-time

Pet Vet Care Centers' Saline County Animal Clinic is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their team.

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people—providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage— for all the moments that matter. We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience—every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations, interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, restraining patients, and being aided as directed by the veterinarian.
• Apply full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration to provide excellent pet care.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment, and observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and complying with applicable legal regulations.
• Document and maintain medical records, updating the database accurately and timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory and place orders for needed supplies, verify and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure each animal released is clean and properly groomed.
• Undergo oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

• High school diploma or GED; an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experiences may be considered.
• Knowledge of the preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery, and basic pet nursing.
• Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.
• Understand and limit exposure to bites, scratches, and potential injuries.
• Ability to restrain patients according to standard procedures.
• Fill prescriptions and monitor sedation procedures as directed by the veterinarian.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
• Communicate and approach job duties professionally and maturely.
• Understand the strenuous nature of the job, which requires lifting, cleaning, and constant motion.
• Expect tasks that may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping,…