Veterinary Technician - Equine

Job Description

Equine Veterinary Technician - Surgical

Equine Veterinary Technician - Surgical

Job Description

Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center is looking for an experienced equine technician to join our growing equine practice. This is a full time surgical position 4 day work week and after hours surgical call every third week/weekend of the month. We are a 24 hour referral center for equine, so night weekday and weekend treatments are also included while on surgical duty.

After a 90 day probation period benefits that are available include, IRA, health insurance allowance, discount on personal pets, sick, vacation, holiday and CE pay.

We are looking for someone with 3-5 years of equine surgical experience.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Field Work/Exam Assistant

* Properly restraining patients for examination and treatment.

* Set up, trouble shooting, break down of all equipment used in house and in the field.

* Transferring all images taken on equipment to Efilm.

* Sterile joint prep.

* Trotting horses in hand.

* Lunging horses on a lunge line.

* Setting catheter and hanging fluids in field.

Laboratory

* Collect blood from Jugular, cephalic, and saphenous veins.

* Collect and run all lab samples (CBC, chemistry, fecal, fibrinogen, IgG, SAA, blood gas, PCV/TP, blood lactate, abdominal lactate, blood glucose).

* Collect and submit blood work and samples using Idexx vet connect.

* Submission of coggins and health certificates through Global Vetlink.

* Submission of hand written coggins and heath certificates.

* Send out specialty tests, tissue samples, and necropsy to outside labs.

* Be able to trouble shoot lab equipment.

Patient Care

* Read and understand patient charts, perform required treatments, and follow veterinarian's orders accurately.

* Accurately draw up medications to be given to patients.

* Set up IV fluids

* Calculate fluid rates

* Working knowledge of common drugs, dosages, and frequency

* Using fluid pumps

* Trouble shooting fluid pumps

* Recognizing abnormal parameters in hospitalized patients and notifying intern or doctor on case right away.

* Set up for emergency intake.

* Accurately take a TPR

* Cleaning stalls

* Setting IV and over-the-wire catheters.

* Drawing blood

* Knowing the different blood tubes.

* Maintaining an indwelling NG tube.

* Checking for reflux.

* Place nasal oxygen cannula and secure when needed.

Hospitalization and Treatment

* Chart SOAP notes on patient record and make changes of pain medication, fluid rates, nutritional orders etc. at the doctor's request.

* Manage critical care cases.

* Perform triage of emergency patients and assess stability of hospital patients.

* Place urinary catheters in patients

* Monitor "ins and outs" of patients.

Radiology

* Set up x-ray equipment.

* Proper plate positioning.

* Proper marker placement.

* Warming up and use if the 1000 MA x-ray machine.

* Logging all radiographs taken.

* Sending all radiographs taken to efilm.

* Burning CD of images for clients.

* Emailing radiographs to clients and referring's.

Surgery

* Admit patients to hospital, making sure that owners/agents have signed a consent form.

* Prepare patients for routine surgeries with clipping, aseptic scrub, IV catheter, leg wrapped, and mouth rinsed.

* All anesthesia and hospital supply drawers fully stocked.

* Monitor patient's post-surgery.

* Clean, pack, and sterilize surgical instruments; recognize and report missing/broken tools.

* Discharge patients and review home-care instructions with clients.

* Prepare patients for challenging surgeries

* Clean and pack surgery packs, drills, and special equipment

* Be ON CALL and assigned to this duty as regular assignment

* Scrub in and assist in surgery

Other Responsibilities

* Maintain a professional appearance (for example, neat and clean uniform or other appropriate attire).

* Maintain a professional, courteous attitude.

* Attend and participate in all required staff meetings.

* Perform other related duties as directed by the doctors, hospital administrator, or lead technician.

* Attend CE meeting and special events.

DVMaxx experience a PLUS!

Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Must be able to pass background check and drug screening.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health's innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more…