Veterinary Technician

St Rita Animal Fund LLP

cockeysville, MD

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Anesthesiology, Animal Care, Cleaning Equipment, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Disease, Documentation, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Laboratory Testing, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Patient History, Radiography, Record Keeping, Specimen Collection, Surgical Procedures, Testing, Vaccination, Veterinary Medicine, Vision Plan, Wound Care

LOCATION

cockeysville, MD

POSTED

30 days ago

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

About the Company

St Rita Animal Fund LLP

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