Veterinary Technician

GENERAL

• Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine and surgery in any appropriate capacity
• Obtain and record patient histories, vital signs, and weights
• Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for reference labs
• Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians
• Administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian; use and maintain IV pump
• Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian
• Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals
• Prepare patients, instruments and equipment for surgery; clean, maintain and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials
• Assure that monitoring and support equipment are in good working condition
• Communicate with and educate owners in a compassionate, tactful, professional manner
• Take radiographs – demonstrates proper positioning techniques
• Maintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea and heartworm products
• Maintain legally defensible medical records in cooperation with veterinarians
• Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment and supplies
• Work well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Admit patients scheduled for anesthetic procedures
• Keep surgical materials stocked; prepare gown and surgical packs
• Prepare surgery room
• Prepare instruments; know type of surgical instruments required for specific surgeries
• Perform induction/intubation and all pre-anesthetic procedures, including patient prep
• Monitor patients post-operatively
• Clean surgery room and instruments according to hospital sterilization protocols
• Keep accurate anesthesia/surgical medical records
• Accurately calculate and record all medications and injections administered
• Ensure all surgery patients go home well-groomed and in an appropriate medical state

• Clean, scale, and polish teeth using dental equipment and hand instruments
• Record dental problems in record and report to veterinarian
• Assist veterinarians with performing oral extractions or other dental procedures