Licensed Veterinary Technician

PETA • Norfolk, VA

8d • $25 - $29

About The Position

Provides high-quality care for patients at a high-volume mobile spay and neuter veterinary clinic. The role includes patient examinations, testing, preparation for surgery, anesthesia administration and monitoring, recordkeeping, client communication, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and driving the mobile clinic to designated sites. The technician works under the direction of a veterinarian and performs other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Virginia veterinary technician’s license.
• Previous experience with controlled-substance inventory.
• Previous experience working independently and exercising discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid U.S. driver’s license, have at least three years of driving experience, and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Commitment to the organization’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative physical examinations and administer vaccines to clinic patients.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Perform tests, assess results, and communicate patients’ test results and medical histories to the attending veterinarian.
• Prepare animals for surgery under the veterinarian’s direction and administer medications, including anesthesia drugs.
• Administer anesthetics, monitor patients from preparation through full recovery, and independently assess readiness for discharge.
• Maintain controlled-drug and supply inventories and complete related recordkeeping and reporting.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations established by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for licensed veterinary technicians.
• Complete a monthly controlled-drug log audit for finance.
• Communicate with clients about post-operative care, diagnostic test results, and other medical findings.
• Establish and follow maintenance programs for medical equipment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client, patient, and donor information.
• Drive the mobile clinic to and from designated sites.
• Keep the clinic fully stocked with supplies.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed