Registered Veterinary Technician at Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital in Charles City

Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital-Charles City•Charles City, IA

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About The Position

Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited practice serving Waverly, Charles City, Iowa, and surrounding areas. The practice is dedicated to high-quality veterinary medicine and friendly, compassionate service. The Credentialed Veterinary Technician plays a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and supporting veterinarians so client interactions and procedures proceed smoothly. The technician applies professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education. The listed pay range is $20.00–$25.00 per hour.

Requirements

Hold a state license to work as a certified, licensed, or registered veterinary technician in the state of employment.
Be able to lift patients and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds; lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Have basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Have basic math skills and the ability to calculate medication dosages.
Have strong communication skills to support patient safety.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
Support outpatient examinations by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor their vital signs during surgery.
Collect blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs while following proper safety procedures.
Handle and restrain animals during examinations.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
Clean and straighten examination rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory spaces; restock examination rooms.
Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
Interact with clients warmly, courteously, and professionally, and treat patients with compassion and care.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.