Registered Veterinary Technician

Petco•Wadsworth, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Veterinary Technician provides veterinary care to patients at a Vetco Total Care full-service hospital and customer care to their owners. The technician represents Petco’s mission and values, supports the technical and customer service team, and helps foster teamwork and motivation within the hospital. Patient needs are the priority, and the role contributes to an exceptional patient and customer experience and to efficient day-to-day hospital operations. The position includes assisting veterinarians with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia; obtaining patient histories and vital signs; maintaining electronic medical records; performing treatments and supporting anesthesia and recovery; communicating with clients; and helping maintain the hospital environment and inventory. Patient-care activities are performed under direct veterinarian supervision, with overall direction from the Hospital Office Manager.

Requirements

Completed college or college-equivalent education as required to become a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state where the hospital is located.
At least 1 year of previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or working in a veterinary practice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compassionate and sympathetic manner, with the ability to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor in emotional and stressful situations.
Telephone and computer skills.
Ability to work as a team player, learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

Responsibilities

Greet clients and patients, escort them to exam rooms, obtain weights and vital signs, and record findings and patient histories in the electronic medical record.
Assist veterinarians with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
Restrain patients, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications as directed by the veterinarian, and maintain electronic medical records.
Schedule appointments; communicate with and educate clients; relay test results to veterinarians and clients; maintain inventory and client and patient records; and manage accounts receivable.
Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures; support anesthesia induction and monitoring, record vital parameters under veterinarian direction, monitor recovery, and prepare patients for discharge or transfer to an overnight care facility.
Provide in-hospital treatments, including injectable and oral medications and intravenous therapies; maintain patients’ cleanliness, hydration, and feeding as directed; and safely walk canine patients when necessary.
Participate in training new staff members and sharing knowledge as required.
Keep the hospital neat and clean, performing regular cleaning as needed and according to the maintenance schedule.
Perform additional duties as assigned and provide backup phone and front desk support as needed.