Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician
Job Summary:
Examines pets and other animals for signs of illness or injury, provides routine care, and administers medication, under the supervision of the veterinarian.
General Accountabilities

• Holds or restrains animals during veterinary procedures.
• Cleans and maintains kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
• Fills medication prescriptions.
• Assists veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
• Monitors animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
• Cleans, maintains, and sterilizes instruments or equipment.
• Examines animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
• Educates or advises clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
• Administers medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Collects laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces for testing.
• Provides emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
• Performs routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays.
• Exercises animals or provides them with companionship.
• Performs office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments or helping customers.
• Performs hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.
• Trains Tech assistances in process and procedure's.

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
Education: Associate's degree a plus but not required
Experience: 1-2 years of experience as a veterinary technician
Skills:
Critical thinking Service orientation Social perceptiveness Complex problem solving Judgment and decision making.