Night Vet. Tech

South Valley Equine • Lehi, UT

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Technician duties are to assist veterinarians with clinical and clerical tasks while providing the best patient care.

Requirements

• Must be able to hold, jog and restrain animals.
• Must have full range of motion to interact with animals and provide care.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarian with procedures and treatments as needed.
• Daily patient care, prep, and administration of PO, IV, and IM medications.
• Maintain proper documentation in the electronic and written medical record.
• Stock, hospital, and exam areas with medications, bandage materials, and equipment.
• Take dictation from veterinarian, enter into the electronic medical record.
• Prepare invoices and process payment transactions.
• Prepare discharge instructions and prescriptions as per doctor’s notes.
• Trotting and jogging horses during lameness exams.
• Accurate obtaining and storage of in and out of house laboratory samples.
• Efficient and accurate use of in-house laboratory equipment.
• Proper care and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Keep the clinic clean and presentable.
• General barn maintenance including, but not limited to stall cleaning, feeding, and watering.
• Relay information to / from clients to / from doctors, staff, and management.
• Process in-house prescription and supplement orders.
• Maintain a professional physical appearance and attitude.
• Interact with clients in a professional manner.
• Thorough communication regarding patient cases to the incoming shift (hospital turnover).
• Foaling out mares – labor and delivery assistance and post-foaling care.
• Mandatory rotating schedule for weekends and observed Holiday’s.
• On call Duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees