Vet Tech

Heritage Vet Partners and their Partner Clinics•Elkhart Lake, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The St. Anna Veterinary Clinic offers a variety of small animal and dairy services. Our knowledgeable veterinarians and very friendly staff will give you a great experience that will make you feel at home. We have been serving the community for over 40 years and are looking forward to serving you for many more years to come. The Vet Tech will perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals; prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases; prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts; and clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines.

Requirements

General understanding of animal physiology and veterinary terminology.
Strong customer service skills

Responsibilities

Maintains controlled drug inventory and related logbooks.
Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of a veterinarian and monitor animals’ responses to anesthetics so dosages can be adjusted.
Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
Administers emergency first aid such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life-saving procedures.
Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces such as urinalyses and blood counts to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
Fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
Takes and develops diagnostic radiographs using x-ray equipment.
Bathes animals, clips nails or claws, and brushes and cuts animals’ hair.
Performs dental work such as cleaning, polishing, and extracting teeth.
Prepares treatment rooms for surgery.
Cleans kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
Provides veterinarians with the correct equipment and instruments.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.
Assists with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
Provides information and counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, and nutrition.
Dresses and sutures wounds and applies splints and other protective devices.
Performs office, clerical, and accounting duties such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, and selling products.