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veterinary technician

Posted on December 03, 2024 by Employer details Vetcetera Animal Hospital

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We are under new ownership and expanding our team!!! As a Veterinary Technician of Vetcetera Animal Hospital, you are part of a team that celebrates the Human-Animal Bond through exceptional and compassionate care of the physical and emotional wellbeing of our patients and clients. To apply technical skills in sterilization protocols, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, patient nursing care and client education as a supportive member of the hospital team to achieve the following measures of success for Vetcetera Animal Hospital. · Memorable client experience that creates longstanding trust and loyalty · Patient-centered care that reflects individual needs and best medicine practices · Effective, efficient, skilled and valued hospital team · Positive workplace culture that is productive and fulfilling · Ongoing success and sustainability of the practice Outcomes · Reliable assessment of patient medical status, accurate study of patient treatment plans, and precise fulfillment of hospitalized patient?s treatments according to the veterinarian?s orders · Strong ?client confidence? in the services of the practice · An exceptionally high-level Patient Safety · Efficient workflow by anticipating what the veterinarian and other co-workers will need for appointments and procedures · Accurate and comprehensive documentation of patient care, radiology log, surgery logs and controlled substance records · Compassionate care for all patients · Clean and organized treatment area, surgery suite, imaging suite and kennel area · Assisting and fulfilling other responsibilities/tasks required to maintain hospital day to day functioning as needed, such as but not limited to; Veterinary assistant and Customer Service Representative (Front Desk Reception) duties. · Clinic communication based on transparency and integrity with clients and colleagues · A positive, supportive, safe work environment for all Cultural Attributes EG. Vetcetera Animal Hospital Values · Bring the Joy · Synergistic Teamwork · Do the Right Thing Always · Above and Beyond · Lead with Compassion · Finding ?YES? Specific Competencies: · Ability to demonstrate mastery of all routine technician skills to deliver the following professional services safely and effectively: diagnostics (laboratory, imaging, sample collection), anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, nursing care, drug administration and dispensing, client education · Ability to read and interpret documents such as patient records, vaccine histories, medical labels, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals · Calmly and safely restrain pets who may struggle, scratch or try to bite using low-stress techniques. · Ability to be an advocate for the best interests of our clients and patients. · Operate and maintain anesthetic machines with closed- and open-circuit anesthetic systems · Administer injectable and gas anesthesia according to standard practice protocols. Monitor and maintain anesthetized patients by observation/manual parameters and by use of vital signs equipment · Knowledge of a variety of surgical procedures and ability to anticipate what supplies and equipment are needed for surgical set-up · Perform post-operative client update calls upon patient recovery · Knowledge of commonly used analgesics and resuscitative medications to properly calculate emergency medication volumes · Perform routine dental scaling, polishing, fluoride application, and dental charting · Knowledge of fluid therapies and properly calculate volumes and rates. Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters and administer IV fluids using an IV pump according to the veterinarian?s orders · Properly calculate medication volumes and administer injectable, topical and oral medications to patient · Perform common outpatient procedures (i.e. nail trims, ear cleanings, anal gland · expression, etc.). · Be able to recognize signs and degree