The primary duty of a Veterinary Technician is to assist and support the veterinarian in providing preventative, medical, and surgical care to the patients of the hospital and communicate information regarding treatments and care to the clients.
Job Duties:
- Assist veterinarian in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures using radiography, blood analyzer equipment, ultrasonography, and other equipment
- Perform lab work via routine in-clinic hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, fecal analysis, and cytology diagnostic tests as directed by supervising veterinarian or prepare sample for submission to reference laboratory
- Efficiently work with computers and office equipment and the following sample list of medical tools and equipment: Lab equipment, sterilizers, anesthesia and oxygen, X-ray, ultrasound, endotracheal tubes, syringes/needles, catheters, microscopes, electrolyte machine, ultrasonic cleaner, etc.
Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including ability to teach and demonstrate care skills to coworkers while working
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships with clients and coworkers
- Basic math skills (for calculating doses, weights, and performing other care-related fee calculations)
- Effective writing skills for documenting in charts, communicating with clients, and coworkers
- Able to multi-task, prioritize, and effectively perform duties in a frequently fast-paced and sometimes stressful work environment
