Technician/Vet Assistant
Company: Animal Care Center of Aurora
Location: Aurora
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
General Description of Position: The technician is responsible
for client and patient care and for assisting the veterinarian. JOB
REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Certified or experienced
(three + years in field) veterinary technician with good client
communication and telephone skills. Must effectively be able to
read, speak, and write in English. Must have basic computer
literacy skills and be able to handle multiple unrelated tasks
simultaneously while working in a busy environment. Must also be
able to lift 50 pounds, work on feet all day, and write legibly.
Must be customer service oriented and friendly. Professional
appearance required, scrubs are to be worn always and are furnished
by the employee. Must be able to work all shifts, including nights
and weekends (Saturdays). Technician will be required to be at work
when scheduled and be on time. Must be able to administer
injections, take vital signs of animal, and properly restrain
animals, including fractious pets, for examination and treatment.
Technician must be able to give treatments/medications
intravenously, orally, and subcutaneously. Employee must be able to
work well independently and in a group. Upon hiring, all new
employees will be subject to a 90-day probationary period during
which time employment may be terminated as determined by
management. All requirements are subject to change by the employer
at any time. Reports to: Head technician & Hospital Manager
TECHNICIAN DUTIES:Prepare records, consent forms, and the likeAdmit
patientsPresent invoices and prepare estimatesHandle telephone
callsMaintain health certificate and rabies certificate filesGreet
clients in a friendly mannerDispense medications, pet foods, and
suppliesProperly invoice prescriptions and pet foods to maintain
inventoryUpdate client/patient filesPerform closing
proceduresPerform other duties as assignedReview vaccination
records and prepare vaccines according to our vaccine
protocolAssist veterinarian in medical procedures using proper
restraint; know how to restrainfractious patientsAssist
veterinarian in surgical procedures using proper aseptic
techniqueMaintain and use medical equipmentPerform routine
laboratory procedures and analyses in hematology,
microbiology,urinalysis, and serologyPrepare samples for outside
laboratory analysisMonitor patients under anesthesiaInduce
anesthesia and intubate patientAdminister treatments and injections
following the instructions of a doctor or atreatment formInitiate
emergency proceduresMaintain pharmacy records, and controlled drug,
anesthesia, fecal, and heartwormtest logsTake and develop
radiographsTake vital signs of animals including temperature,
pulse, and respirationPerform dental cleaningsPerform and analyze
skin and ear cytologiesPerform catheterization- urinary and
venousComplete ear cleanings and nail trimsPerform other duties as
assigned WORK ENVIRONMENT:Small animal hospital, work in front and
back of hospital, high level of client interaction,exposure to
x-rays and anesthetic gases with proper protective measures.
Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases and possible hazardous
materials. Continuing Education Requirements: None at this
timeExempt or Non-exempt Status: Non-exempt position
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Keywords: Animal Care Center of Aurora, Commerce City , Technician/Vet Assistant, Professions , Aurora, Colorado
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