CLINIC: WEST POINT, NE

**** WHO WE ARE

Our main mission at Nebraska Vet Services is to provide easy access to quality care. We are focused on getting an animal and its owner in front of a veterinarian as soon as possible. Because we care about our customers and their animals, and place great value in their trust, we are committed to doing our very best with what God has given us on their behalf. The services NVS provides include:

• Large animal health and production
• A pet health center that provides lab services, digital radiography, preventative care, and surgical care
• Pet wellness services
• Genetix embryo transfer
• Reproductive evaluation and consultation
• Beef & pork quality assurance initiatives
• Emergency & critical care
• Animal health medication and supplies

JOB SUMMARY

The Large Animal Veterinary Technician will work alongside a licensed veterinarian to assist with the care of cattle, hogs, and horses, primarily. The vet tech will assist with surgeries and procedures, perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals, prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases, prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts, and clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. This job will also require occasional assistance with small animal care and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains controlled drug inventory and related logbooks. Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of a veterinarian and monitor animals’ responses to anesthetics so dosages can be adjusted.
• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery. Administers emergency first aid such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life-saving procedures.
• Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces such as urinalyses and blood counts to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems. Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
• Takes and develops diagnostic radiographs using x-ray equipment. Bathes animals, clips nails or claws, and brushes and cuts animals’ hair. Performs dental work such as cleaning, polishing, and extracting teeth.
• Prepares treatment rooms for surgery. Cleans kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
• Provides veterinarians with the correct equipment and instruments. Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Assists with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
• Provides information and counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, and nutrition.
• Dresses and sutures wounds and applies splints and other protective devices.
• Performs office, clerical, and accounting duties such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, and selling products.

SKILLS / ABILITIES

• General understanding of animal physiology and veterinary terminology.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Appropriate state certification and licensing preferred but not required.
• At least two years of relevant experience preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, bending, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Majority of the work is performed outdoors; ability to withstand both extreme hot and extreme cold temperatures.

BENEFITS

NVS offers a full benefits package, including 4 health insurance plan options, vision, dental, and life insurance, long and short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, and GAP insurance. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts as well as Health Savings Accounts. A generous paid time off policy allows our employees the flexibility they need for work/life balance. NVS invests in your future by offering a company sponsored 401k plan with employer match, along with access to a financial planner!

Along with the above, other perks include the option for career advancement, professional development, and continuing education.