Vet Technician - Surgery

Texas Litter Control•The Woodlands, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare cats and dogs for surgery. Answer questions from pet owners during check in and check out. Watch animals through surgery and recovery. Perform standard vet tech duties as seen fit by the Veterinarian, Site Supervisor, and Clinic Manager. Communicate with customers via the phone and in person about drugs, anesthesia, vaccinations, surgery related issues, post op instructions. Prep, monitor, and move patients throughout the surgical workflow with a huge emphasis on safety of the staff and patients. Properly handle animals at all times during movements various areas and while restraining animals. Basic palpation. Shaving, sterilizing, expressing bladders, intubation for preparation for surgery. Maintain proper medical records which include but are not limited to: surgical records, prescriptions, drug logs, etc. Monitor recovering animals. Clean kennels by following Texas Litter Control’s cleaning standards. Make sterile surgical packs. Monitor equipment and report problems to the Executive Director as they are detected. Laundry. Mopping. Maintain proper stock of supplies in all areas of the clinic. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic Computer Skills
Intermediate mathematical skills
Advanced organization skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Customer Service Experience

Responsibilities

Prepare cats and dogs for surgery.
Answer questions from pet owners during check in and check out.
Watch animals through surgery and recovery.
Perform standard vet tech duties as seen fit by the Veterinarian, Site Supervisor, and Clinic Manager.
Communicate with customers via the phone and in person about drugs, anesthesia, vaccinations, surgery related issues, post op instructions.
Prep, monitor, and move patients throughout the surgical workflow with a huge emphasis on safety of the staff and patients.
Properly handle animals at all times during movements various areas and while restraining animals.
Perform basic palpation.
Perform shaving, sterilizing, expressing bladders, and intubation for preparation for surgery.
Maintain proper medical records which include but are not limited to: surgical records, prescriptions, drug logs, etc.
Monitor recovering animals.
Clean kennels by following Texas Litter Control’s cleaning standards.
Make sterile surgical packs.
Monitor equipment and report problems to the Executive Director as they are detected.
Perform laundry duties.
Perform mopping duties.
Maintain proper stock of supplies in all areas of the clinic.
Perform other duties as assigned.