Registered Veterinary Technician at Fulton Animal Hospital
About The Position
Fulton Animal Hospital is a full-service, small animal veterinary hospital serving Canal Fulton and neighboring communities since 1956. Our hospital provides services for cats, dogs, chickens, sheep, and goats, including preventative care, health certificates, surgery, dentistry, X-ray, ultrasound, and laser therapy. The hospital has grown into a multiple-doctor practice, dedicated to offering up-to-date medical treatments while maintaining a hometown feel. The Registered Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients, acting as a key partner to veterinarians by providing support for client interactions and procedures. Credentialed Technicians apply professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education. The ideal candidate will have previous medical experience with companion animals (dogs and cats) and must have a willingness to learn how to provide care for other types of patients if they lack prior experience. The candidate should be able to work independently while also possessing a team mindset.
Requirements
- State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds
- Ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
- Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
- Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
- Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
- Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
- Previous medical experience with companion animals (dogs and cats)
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with exotics, pocket pets, and farm animals
- Willingness to learn how to provide care for exotics, pocket pets, and farm animals
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
- Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
- Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
- Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
- Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
- Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
- Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
- Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
- Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
- Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
- Bonus incentive
- Career and professional development
- State licensing fee reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
