Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Community Veterinary Partners•Portage, IN

106d•Onsite

About The Position

Coyne Veterinary Center-Portage is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join their team. Coyne Veterinary Center is a full-service, state-of-the-art animal hospital located in Portage, IN, dedicated to providing excellent veterinary services to the community. They aim to create a nurturing, educational, and fun environment for all employees, clients, and animals. The primary role of a veterinary technician is to provide exceptional patient care and support the veterinarian. This involves patient assessments, anesthesia, procedures, and treatments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, can make sound decisions, respond calmly to crises, and maintain high standards of patient care. Effective communication with veterinarians, staff, and clients is crucial. Technicians should enjoy working with diverse people and animals, be flexible, and capable of multitasking and creative thinking. They must remain calm during emergencies and effectively lead tasks. A strong belief in the quality of care provided and the ability to clearly communicate the value of services to clients are essential. Excellent client communication and a commitment to outstanding customer service are required.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend instructions
Proper animal handling and restraint
Effective communication with clients in person and by phone
Experience in caring for animals, proper restraint techniques
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to work with computer-based veterinary software
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum age requirement of 18 years old
Minimum of one year experience as a Veterinary Technician or Assistant
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Endure standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time
Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment
Take safety precautions for exposure to toxins, drugs, anesthesia and radiation

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred
RVT license preferred

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to all patients
Administer drugs to patients according to the veterinarians’ orders (Intravenous, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Oral, Aural, Ophthalmic)
Calculate drug dosages and fluid drip rates
Know common drugs and their protocols and be able to explain them to clients
Perform physical assessments and document observations
Collect and perform laboratory procedures (Ear cytology, Shin scraping/cytology, Fecal flotation/smear, Urine sediment analysis)
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (microscope, bloodwork machines, etc.)
Tag and process cremations
Perform venipuncture and catheter placement
Prep wounds and apply bandages
Monitor vital signs
Understand the use and care of IV pumps
Record all controlled drug use
Properly place endotracheal tubes
Administer and monitor anesthesia
Assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures as requested by a veterinarian
Admit patients following hospital policy and doctor's written orders
Discharge patients based on the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in medically appropriate state
Greet clients and pets by name
Note in medical records the details discussed during client conversations including the date, time, key points of the discussion and any action required
Answer clients’ questions about veterinary services and products and provide knowledgeable advice about wellness, prevention and disease
Fill prescriptions and provide routine administration instructions to clients
Prepare consent forms, estimates/treatment plans and be able to discuss the hospital’s financial policies with clients
Prepare health certificates and/or proof of vaccination as requested by the client
Advise clients on proper nutrition, flea/tick/heartworm preventatives, pre-anesthetic testing, pain management, shampoos, home dental products and other retail items
Maintain clean, neat treatment and surgical areas including cleaning up at pets’ accidents
Explain invoices to show value for the care provided
Know fees for routine services
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) required for each job duty and keep PPE in good working order
Understand infectious diseases and how to control and prevent their spread
Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with other employees
Attend monthly mandatory staff meetings
Attend mandatory continuing education seminars