Tech/Vet Assistant
Company: Valley Veterinary Care
Location: Port Isabel
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
General Description of Position: The technician is responsible
for client and patient care and for assisting the veterinarian. JOB
REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Looking for veterinary
technician with good client communication and telephone skills.
Must effectively be able to read, speak, and write in English. Must
have basic computer literacy skills and be able to handle multiple
unrelated tasks simultaneously while working in a busy environment.
Must also be able to lift 50 pounds, work on feet all day, and
write legibly. Must be customer service oriented and friendly.
Professional appearance required, scrubs are to be worn always and
are furnished by the employee. Must be able to work all shifts,
including nights and weekends (Saturdays). Technician will be
required to be at work when scheduled and be on time. Must be able
to administer injections, take vital signs of animal, and properly
restrain animals, including fractious pets, for examination and
treatment. Technician must be able to give treatments/medications
intravenously, orally, and subcutaneously. Employee must be able to
work well independently and in a group. Upon hiring, all new
employees will be subject to a 90-day probationary period during
which time employment may be terminated as determined by
management. All requirements are subject to change by the employer
at any time. Reports to: Head technician TECHNICIAN DUTIES: Prepare
records, consent forms, and the like Admit patients Present
invoices and prepare estimates Handle telephone calls Maintain
health certificate and rabies certificate files Greet clients in a
friendly manner Dispense medications, pet foods, and supplies
Properly invoice prescriptions and pet foods to maintain inventory
Update client/patient files Perform closing procedures Perform
other duties as assigned Review vaccination records and prepare
vaccines according to our vaccine protocol Assist veterinarian in
medical procedures using proper restraint; know how to restrain
fractious patients Assist veterinarian in surgical procedures using
proper aseptic technique ':Maintain and use medical equipment
Perform routine laboratory procedures and analyses in hematology,
microbiology, urinalysis, and serology Prepare samples for outside
laboratory analysis Monitor patients under anesthesia Induce
anesthesia and intubate patient Administer treatments and
injections following the instructions of a doctor or a treatment
form Initiate emergency procedures Maintain pharmacy records, and
controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal, and heartworm test logs Take
and develop radiographs Take vital signs of animals including
temperature, pulse, and respiration Perform dental cleanings
Perform and analyze skin and ear cytologies Perform
catheterization- urinary and venous Complete ear cleanings and nail
trims Perform other duties as assigned WORK ENVIRONMENT: Small
animal hospital, work in front and back of hospital, high level of
client interaction, exposure to x-rays and anesthetic gases with
proper protective measures. Potential for exposure to zoonotic
diseases and possible hazardous materials. Continuing Education
Requirements: None at this time Exempt or Non-exempt Status:
Non-exempt position PI202140425
Keywords: Valley Veterinary Care, Brownsville , Tech/Vet Assistant, Other , Port Isabel, Texas
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