02/13/2022
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Essential Functions of the Veterinary Assistant/Technician Include:
Provide quality, compassionate care while maximizing productivity
Assist veterinarians with examinations and restrain animals for procedures
Perform diagnostic imaging such as x-rays
Clean kennels, exam rooms, and sterilize equipment
Maintain medical charts, administer medications and treatments
Will confidently explain basic diagnosis (ear infection, skin infection, intestinal parasites, etc.) to clients
Additional functions for qualified technicians: Perform dental prophylaxis, place IVCs, venipuncture, and assist with surgeries
Qualifications:
Lab and medical records knowledge: Ability to read a f***l float, f***l direct, and ear/skin cytology; understands SOAP
Comfortable with in-house hematology and chemistry equipment/reference lab
Ability to work independently
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of basic canine/feline vaccines and basic vital signs
Additional Qualifications / Licensed Technicians: At least six months prior experience as a veterinary assistant/technician. Skilled in phlebotomy (cephalic and lateral saphenous, jugular; SQ, IM, and IV injections). Experience with dental prophylaxis. Experience with anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
Perks & Benefits:
Complimentary Pet Day Camp
Complimentary Boarding (30 non-holidays per year)
Discounted Veterinary Care and Wellness Plans for your pet
On-demand pay with DailyPay
Dog/Cat Adoption Assistance
Fitness Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (both full-time and part-time status)
401(k) Savings Plan
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (full-time status)
Language/Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Math/Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning/Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to problem solve.
Certificates/and/Licenses: Veterinary Technician Licensure preferred
Work/Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The employee may be exposed to animals that are agitated and/or injured. Associates may be exposed to animals that may scratch and/or bite.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical/Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Pet Paradise is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
