Vet Technician - Surgery

Texas Litter Control•Humble, TX

59m

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 Pay based on experience and licenses

Requirements

Basic Computer Skills
Intermediate mathematical skills
Advanced organization skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Customer Service Experience
Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as required
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

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
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