Veterinary Technician

St Rita Animal Fund LLP

Veterinary Technician

Cockeysville, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Benefits/Perks

    Fun Working Environment

    Interact with Pets

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a compassionate Veterinarian Technician to join the team at our successful clinic. Veterinary Technician responsibilities include assisting the Veterinarian with surgeries and procedures, coordinating animal care, and monitoring animal recovery. You will work closely with the entire clinic staff to ensure the health and well-being of all of our pet patients. If you are passionate about providing exceptional animal care, we’d like to meet you.

    Responsibilities

    Triage pets as they arrive at the clinic

    Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history

    Take vital signs and acquire blood samples

    Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions for clients

    Keep accurate patient records

    Assist with physical examinations; reviewing care plans and records; drawing up vaccines; maintaining exam rooms; collecting samples; performing laboratory tests; and taking radiographs.

    Monitor/care for animals by taking vital signs; administering medications and vaccines; bandage and wound care.

    Client education: vaccines, post-operative instructions, and discharges.

    Set up for surgeries; assist with surgical induction; monitor patients during surgery and recovery. - -Maintain the surgery room, instruments, and equipment. Clean and wrap surgery packs. Anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus.

    Maintain hospitalized animals by walking, feeding, cleaning cages and equipment, and observing for clinical signs of disease.

    • Maintain animal records by documenting animal conditions, reactions, and changes, updating the database.

    Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing script orders, and verifying receipt of various supplies.

    All other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician 1-3 years of experience required

    Knowledge of animal care and handling

    Excellent communication skills

    Ability to multitask and remain organized in a busy environment

    Patience and a love for animals