Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology
About The Position
Veterinary Technicians at WRAH are responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice. In addition to veterinary technician skills such as patient restraint, administering medications, IV catheter placement, and phlebotomy, technicians in the Ophthalmology department will be responsible for the following: Assisting with Ophthalmologic exams Performing specialized diagnostic procedures Obtaining Intraocular pressures Measuring blood pressure using Doppler Documenting history and updates in medical records Provide quality, compassionate care for your patients Assist in anesthetic and sedated procedures Maintain accurate treatment sheets Take radiographs and obtain and prepare various blood samples for diagnostic testing Provide client education on a wide range of at home care
Requirements
- Experience working as a Registered Veterinary Technician
- Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring
- Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens
- Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Understanding of normal vs abnormal physiologic ranges
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
- Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected.
- Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!
Responsibilities
- Assisting with Ophthalmologic exams
- Performing specialized diagnostic procedures
- Obtaining Intraocular pressures
- Measuring blood pressure using Doppler
- Documenting history and updates in medical records
- Provide quality, compassionate care for your patients
- Assist in anesthetic and sedated procedures
- Maintain accurate treatment sheets
- Take radiographs and obtain and prepare various blood samples for diagnostic testing
- Provide client education on a wide range of at home care
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary based on experience
- Pet discounts
- Mental health support with Talkspace
- Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
- Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
- 401k retirement plan options with company match
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
- Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
- Paid time off and time to enjoy it!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
