Surgery Department Registered Veterinary Technician

All-Star Veterinary Clinic•Westfield, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

All-Star Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to work in our Surgery Department and join our growing team. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats, offering services such as routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Our mission is to provide the latest and greatest in veterinary medicine and to develop long-term client and patient relationships. We strive to serve both pets and their people with exceptional care. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Technician, you gain access to a peer network of over 5,000 individuals, CE allowance, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals. SVP provides you with the resources you need to have a rewarding, enjoyable, and balanced career.

Requirements

Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) OR an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology
Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Patient examinations, auscultation of heart and lung sounds, determine normal/abnormal TPRs and QATS
Professional client communication and education
Obtaining medical histories and symptoms
Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals
Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members
Surgical assisting; preparing and maintaining the surgical environment in order to ensure an asepsis environment for both patient and personal safety.
Anesthesia monitoring and endotracheal intubation
Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, providing high quality physical and psychological needs of the patient during any hospitalization stay or visit
Proficient in dental prophylaxis
Pharmacy and pharmacology knowledge including: preparing and dispensing medications, calculating dosages, recognizing adverse reactions, knowledge of regulations regarding the safe handling of bio-hazardous materials